Compliance Senior Associate

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining AML/CFT and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Perform KYC, CDD/EDD reviews on clients and investors
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure internal policies remain compliant
• Conduct compliance monitoring, reviews, and internal assessments
• Support regulatory filings, audits, and inspections
• Assist with suspicious transaction reporting (STR) where applicable
• Provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders
• Support training and compliance awareness initiatives
• Prepare and file documentation for MAS capital markets services and related license applications.
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of clients’ internal policies, programs, and SOPs.
• Maintain and update compliance manuals and related documentation.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and perform regulatory checks.
• Draft and review control documents in accordance with headquarter and local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal audit processes with relevant departments and business units.
• Track regulatory developments and assist clients in building responsive internal controls.
• Guide and supervise junior team members.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research across multiple jurisdictions.
• Handle ad hoc advisory assignments as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Risk, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in compliance, risk, or AML
• Familiarity with Singapore regulatory and compliance requirements is preferred.
• Familiar with AMLA, FATF guidelines, and KYC standards
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills