Roles & Responsibilities
Seeking for a Compliance Specialist to join its Compliance Department. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding the bank’s integrity by ensuring robust transaction monitoring, compliance with AML / CFT regulations, and timely detection of suspicious activities.
Key Responsibilities
As a Compliance Specialist (Transaction Monitoring), you will be responsible for :
Transaction Monitoring & Investigations
- Conduct second-level review and analysis of trade transactions, remittances (including cheques / cash), to detect potential Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) concerns.
- Provide approval for escalations and document risk assessments and mitigation strategies supporting advisory decisions.
- Review and investigate post-transaction monitoring alerts generated by the Transaction Monitoring System, performing post-transaction analysis where necessary.
Suspicious Activity Detection & Reporting
Ensure effective and timely identification of suspicious activities and transactions.Prepare and report suspicious transaction reportsto the relevant authorities in compliance with regulations.Compliance Advisory & Coordination
Collaborate with Business Units and Operations to provide transaction monitoring advisory and guidance.Assist in updating internal local lists, high-risk country lists, and reviewing watchlist reports.Support Business Units / Operations with transaction escalations.Reporting & Process Improvement
Assist with daily and monthly AML report checks.Extract and compile documents for audit reviews.Provide statistics and analytical insights to strengthen compliance monitoring.Maintain a current understanding of AML regulations, trade-based money laundering red flags, sanctions, and best practice trends.Identify opportunities to improve monitoring processes and compliance frameworks.Ad Hoc Duties
Undertake KYC reviews and other compliance-related assignments as required.Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications :
Recognized degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields.Experience :
Minimum 3–5 years of total work experience in the financial industry.At least 3 years in AML / CFT Compliance with a focus on Transaction Monitoring and Investigations.Knowledge of Trade Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (Trade ECDD) and other transaction due diligence processes.Technical Knowledge :
Strong understanding of financial products : Trade Products, Remittances, Cheques, GIRO.In-depth knowledge of MAS regulations (MAS Notice 626, Guidelines to MAS Notice 626, best practice papers).Strong knowledge of sanctions and AML / CFT compliance frameworks.Skills & Competencies :
Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.Investigative mindset with the ability to detect anomalies and escalate issues.Strong written communication skills to document findings, recommendations, and compliance comments.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly across teams.Proactive, hands-on, independent worker with ability to manage multiple tasks.Team player with initiative and problem-solving capability.Certifications (Preferred) :
ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists)ICA (International Compliance Association)Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and achievements to apply79@talentvis.com or click apply now!
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notifiedTalentvis Singapore Pte Ltd | EA License No : 04C3537
EA Personnel Name : Reggie Tiongson | EA Personnel No : R1324767
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