Compliance Officer

Overview The Compliance Officer shall possess in-depth knowledge of the AML/KYC client due diligence process, compliance monitoring, and review programs. Key Responsibilities *Conduct periodic reviews of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) files, anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks, and enterprise risk assessments to ensure alignment with regulatory standards. *Proactively identify, investigate, and escalate potential AML risks, transactional red flags, and anomalous behavioural patterns. *Perform regular quality assurance reviews across Transaction Monitoring (TM), internal operating procedures, and designated high-risk business areas to maintain rigorous compliance standards. *Provide backup coverage to review, investigate, and clear TM alerts, supporting the team in maintaining service levels and mitigating backlog queues. *Design and deliver comprehensive compliance training sessions for internal staff to foster a strong culture of regulatory awareness and adherence. *Provide reliable administrative and ad-hoc operational support to the broader compliance team as required. Requirements *Minimum of 3 years of professional experience within a compliance, regulatory, or client onboarding function, with specific exposure to the private wealth management sector. *Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to independently conduct in-depth assessments on complex compliance matters, specifically regarding Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and periodic client reviews. *Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of MAS 626 regulations, the Securities and Futures Act (SFA), the Financial Advisers Act (FAA), and other applicable Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) notices and guidelines. *Qualifications: Relevant professional designations--such as CAMS, ICA, CISA, or CPA--are highly advantageous.