20 Actuarial Science jobs in Singapore

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We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to work on research in the areas of demographic aging and mortality, with an active focus on Singapore and Asia. The project is part of a larger interdisciplinary research program aimed at developing a better understanding of how aging beliefs and mortality expectations may influence economic decision-making among individuals and households. The Principal Investigator of this project is Associate Professor Joelle Fong.

The LKY School of Public Policy is part of the National University of Singapore, which ranks 8th in the world and 1st in Asia in QS World University Rankings.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent, in-depth, and publishable research on aging beliefs and mortality expectations, and their implications on household decision-making. The geographical focus covers Singapore, and may include parts of Asia. There will be opportunities to design and field surveys to collate primary data. The full-time Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to produce two journal articles during their contract. Other responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the design and fielding of surveys to collate individual-level data
• Contribute to book chapters and policy reports
• Prepare presentation materials for meetings, conferences, etc
• Prepare manuscripts for submission, and other administrative work

The position will have an initial one-year term with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on satisfactory performance and available funding.

Job Requirement:

• A PhD degree in Demography, or Actuarial Science, or Economics, or Risk Management & Insurance, from a reputable university
• A strong knowledge of mortality analysis and life table methods is required
• Some experience in the household economics and/or financial sectors will be particularly a good fit
• Competence in quantative research methods and be proficient with statistical software such as STATA or R
• Familiar in working with large datasets for statistical analysis
• Good track record in publishing in related, peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrate good organisational and analytical skills
• Responsible, detail oriented, and perfection-seeking
• Must be able to self-motivated, able to work independently, as well as in a team
• Excellent written and spoken English due to the nature of the role
• Expertise in topics on household economics, household finance, economics of aging, and retirement is a plus
• The candidate is expected to be physically present in office during the stipulated working hours
• Able to commit to at least 1 year of service

Benefits

• Internationally competitive salary, 1-year contract
• Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, track record, potential, experience
• Possibility of renewal of contract for additional year
• Highly collegial working environment with an internationally diverse group of scholars
• Excellent research support provided by the School and NUS

Interested applicants are invited to send the following list of documents via the NUS Career Portal.
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Three academic publications (journal articles, commentary or policy reports)
• Two references/letters of recommendation from academic referees. Applicants must arrange for their referees to separately email their references

Your cover letter should include details such as your highest qualifications, past research experience, last drawn salary (if applicable) and expected salary. Please also state when you can begin work, if you are selected for the role.

The earliest start date of the appointment is 01 December 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Should you be shortlisted, a faculty member or an administrator will be contacting you directly for an interview.

The Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University invites applications to fill two tenure-track open rank positions in Actuarial Science.

About NTU:

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a young, research-focused, ranked 12th globally according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings published in June 2025. The campus covers about 500 acres of land. International faculty members are eligible to enjoy subsidized housing within a residential campus setting, alongside the convenience of an on-campus childcare center.

About the School:

As a premier business school in a leading technological university, Nanyang Business School (NBS) strives for world-class innovation, research, and business education. Located in Singapore, the heart of East-West culture and business, NBS strives to develop leaders who can innovate for the future, transform organizations with cultural agility, and build sustainable enterprises in Asia and globally.

NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is currently ranked 22nd globally in the 2025 Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking. This makes it the top-ranked MBA program in Singapore and No. 3 in Asia. We have been consistently ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

About the Division:

The Division of Banking and Finance (B&F) is committed to research excellence. Our faculty's research is consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top five actuarial science and insurance journals, B&F is consistently ranked in the top 5 among business schools worldwide. The undergraduate program currently offers two specialisations, Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS programme is the only programme in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence. We are also in the process of launching a new Quantitative Finance track within this programme. The RA programme covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students' analytical skills for financial risk management. The Insurance Risk & Finance Research Centre (IRFRC), which was established in 2011, sponsors and directs primary research on insurance and insurance-related risk research in Asia Pacific.

For more information, please visit our websites:

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Requirements:

• Candidates for the Full Professor position must demonstrate significant achievements and leadership roles in research, teaching, industry outreach, and programme development. They must also have made significant contributions to the profession and have strong inter-national visibility.
• Candidates for the Associate Professor position should have an established record of excellence in research and teaching and significant experience in industry collaboration.
• Candidates for the Assistant Professor position should have a proven track record of excellence in both research and teaching, along with a strong interest in collaborating with the insurance industry.

For all ranks, preference will be given to candidates who are Fellows of the Institute or Society of Actuaries in the UK, Australia, Canada, or the US, or those who are making significant progress toward obtaining their actuarial professional credentials.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for the position, applicants are invited to formally submit their application materials through the NTU career portal.

The closing date for applications is December 31, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled or the search is closed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University invites applications to fill two tenure-track open rank positions in Actuarial Science.

About NTU:

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a young, research-focused, ranked 12th globally according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings published in June 2025. The campus covers about 500 acres of land. International faculty members are eligible to enjoy subsidized housing within a residential campus setting, alongside the convenience of an on-campus childcare center.

About the School:

As a premier business school in a leading technological university, Nanyang Business School (NBS) strives for world-class innovation, research, and business education. Located in Singapore, the heart of East-West culture and business, NBS strives to develop leaders who can innovate for the future, transform organizations with cultural agility, and build sustainable enterprises in Asia and globally.

NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is currently ranked 22nd globally in the 2025 Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking. This makes it the top-ranked MBA program in Singapore and No. 3 in Asia. We have been consistently ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

About the Division:

The Division of Banking and Finance (B&F) is committed to research excellence. Our faculty's research is consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top five actuarial science and insurance journals, B&F is consistently ranked in the top 5 among business schools worldwide. The undergraduate program currently offers two specialisations, Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS programme is the only programme in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence. We are also in the process of launching a new Quantitative Finance track within this programme. The RA programme covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students' analytical skills for financial risk management. The Insurance Risk & Finance Research Centre (IRFRC), which was established in 2011, sponsors and directs primary research on insurance and insurance-related risk research in Asia Pacific.

For more information, please visit our websites:

B&F:

IRFRC:

Requirements:

• Candidates for the Full Professor position must demonstrate significant achievements and leadership roles in research, teaching, industry outreach, and programme development. They must also have made significant contributions to the profession and have strong inter-national visibility.
• Candidates for the Associate Professor position should have an established record of excellence in research and teaching and significant experience in industry collaboration.
• Candidates for the Assistant Professor position should have a proven track record of excellence in both research and teaching, along with a strong interest in collaborating with the insurance industry.

For all ranks, preference will be given to candidates who are Fellows of the Institute or Society of Actuaries in the UK, Australia, Canada, or the US, or those who are making significant progress toward obtaining their actuarial professional credentials.

Only Singaporean and SPR need to apply

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Job Description: Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) Consultant

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive QRA studies for various industrial facilities, including chemical plants and refineries. This involves:
• Developing and implementing QRA methodologies in line with local and international standards (e.g., Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health Act and Code of Practice on Safety and Health Management Systems).
• Performing consequence analysis for potential release scenarios (e.g., fires, explosions, toxic gas dispersion) using industry-standard software.
• Evaluating and quantifying the risks to personnel, the public, and assets.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations of QRA findings, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with clients, engineers, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and effective risk management.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in conducting QRA studies for the oil & gas and/or chemical industries.
• Proficiency in QRA software such as DNV Phast & Safeti, TNO EFFECTS, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles, hazard identification, and risk analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with Singapore's regulatory landscape for industrial safety is highly desirable.

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• We were established in 2012 and operates as a licensed corporation under the Professional Engineers Act. We provide holistic solutions in the field of Fire Safety Engineering, M&E Consultancy, Computational Engineering Solutions.
• We have a team of dedicated Professional Engineers, Fire Safety Engineers and supporting Engineers to ensure first-rate engineering solutions for our clients.
• We have grown over the years and are continuously increasing our market presence and are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team.

1. We are a progressive company that place equal emphasis on personal and professional growth.
2. Appointed engineers with interest and potential will beoffered sponsorship to continue professional upgrading tofurther their engineering career development.
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C2D Solutions is a premium holistic solutions provider with strong knowledge and experience in vast fields of engineering. As a trusted consultant, we aim to provide invaluable integrated solutions during design and optimization. We were establishedin 2012 and operate as a licensed corporation under the Professional Engineers Act. We provide holistic solutions in the field of Fire Safety Engineering, M&E Consultancy, Computational Engineering Solutions. Our team of dedicated Professional Engineers, Fire Safety Engineers and supporting Engineers ensure first-rate engineering solutions for our clients. Since 2012 we have grown exponentially and are continuously increasing our market presence and are seeking like-minded individuals with mechanical engineering or building services degrees to join our team as a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer.

Role & Job purpose

As a Risk Assessment Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring Wise's adherence to regulatory and compliance standards. You will be responsible for mitigating risks associated with high risk customers, while maintaining compliance with AML/CTF regulations, and internal policies according to Wise's risk appetite. The Risk Assessment Specialist has an advanced understanding of inherent risks tied with complex business structures, various customer types and activities, country-specific risks and their appropriate mitigating strategies. This role is a great opportunity for people who are interested in deepening their expertise in the KYC/AML domain.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as an end point for all escalations from other compliance operations teams, assessing customers' risks and applying risk based approach methodologies;
• Mentor and consult other compliance operations teams and act as a subject matter expert in complex cases;
• Perform risk assessment and enhanced due diligence on complex and high risk customers, document and provide thorough analysis on potential risks and apply appropriate mitigation measures by analyzing their business activities, compliance programs and controls;
• Review and analyze documentation, such as AML, Sanctions, EDD, KYC, and Acceptable Use policies (customers under review), comparing them against Wise's policies and internal risk-based approach;
• Assess the customer's potential reputational and financial crime risk to Wise from Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media perspective;
• Coming up with new and better risk mitigation methods and improving our compliance framework and controls while working closely with Product and FinCrime;
• Escalate and report compliance concerns to Financial Crime Oversight and other compliance teams where necessary;
• Communicate with internal and external partners/stakeholders to facilitate scalable, compliant business onboarding growth;
• Work closely with other functions to on-board high risk companies, update on review statuses, communicate compliance concerns, and answer queries and concerns from relevant stakeholders;
• Work with product teams, operational leads, and compliance teams to manage operational impact of changes, increase operational efficiencies, and improve the customer experience;
• Be accountable for the quality assurance of the Risk Assessment team, taking decisions within our policy framework, and working with compliance to evolve processes;
• Distill concerns or issues identified from relevant operational incidents and report these findings to senior management with recommended actions to address deficiencies;
• Support team leads on implementation and delivery of ad-hoc project work, participate in enhancing the compliance management knowledge of colleagues;
• Assist the team at various deep dives and audits at regional level when required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written English skills (additional language skills are a plus) with the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts;
• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally in financial services, compliance roles or at a financial services regulator;
• Work autonomously within a limited variety of well-defined procedures and practices (not necessarily standardized);
• Ability to take difficult decisions, work with uncertainty, deal with unknowns, and coordinate various sources of information within and outside the organization;
• Ability to take decisions and apply risk-based approach at your work
• Capable of identifying gaps in policies and processes and liaise as necessary with the team, other business units and stakeholders to resolve relevant issues;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical abilities, and ability to adhere to strict deadlines in a fast paced and high pressure environment;
• Punctual, resourceful, proactive, enthusiastic and willing to get things done;
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment which requires collaboration, partnership and transparency;
• Understanding of regional and global regulatory requirements and essentials of risk based approach;
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities;
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills;
• analytical skills, with the ability to provide practical and realistic solutions for minimizing risk;
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing and complex work environment.

Nice to have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field
• Certifications: ICA, CAMS, or equivalent certification (EDD/AML focused)

Overview
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. More about our mission and what we offer.
Role & Job Purpose
As a Risk Assessment Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring Wise’s adherence to regulatory and compliance standards. You will be responsible for mitigating risks associated with high risk customers, while maintaining compliance with AML/CTF regulations, and internal policies according to Wise’s risk appetite. This role has an advanced understanding of inherent risks tied with complex business structures, various customer types and activities, country-specific risks and their appropriate mitigating strategies. This position is a great opportunity for individuals interested in deepening their expertise in the KYC/AML domain.
Job Responsibilities
Act as an end point for all escalations from other compliance operations teams, assessing customers’ risks and applying risk based approach methodologies;
Mentor and consult other compliance operations teams and act as a subject matter expert in complex cases;
Perform risk assessment and enhanced due diligence on complex and high risk customers, document and provide thorough analysis on potential risks and apply appropriate mitigation measures by analyzing their business activities, compliance programs and controls;
Review and analyze documentation, such as AML, Sanctions, EDD, KYC, and Acceptable Use policies (customers under review), comparing them against Wise’s policies and internal risk-based approach;
Assess the customer’s potential reputational and financial crime risk to Wise from Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media perspective;
Develop new and better risk mitigation methods and improve our compliance framework and controls while collaborating with Product and FinCrime;
Escalate and report compliance concerns to Financial Crime Oversight and other compliance teams where necessary;
Communicate with internal and external partners/stakeholders to facilitate scalable, compliant business onboarding growth;
Work closely with other functions to onboard high risk companies, update on review statuses, communicate compliance concerns, and answer queries from relevant stakeholders;
Collaborate with product teams, operational leads, and compliance teams to manage operational impact of changes, increase operational efficiencies, and improve the customer experience;
Be accountable for the quality assurance of the Risk Assessment team, making decisions within the policy framework and evolving processes with compliance;
Distill concerns or issues from operational incidents and report findings to senior management with recommended actions to address deficiencies;
Support team leads on ad-hoc project work and participate in enhancing the compliance knowledge of colleagues;
Assist the team at regional level with deep dives and audits as required.
Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written English skills (additional language skills are a plus) with the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts;
A minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally in financial services, compliance roles or at a financial services regulator;
Ability to work autonomously within a limited variety of well-defined procedures and practices;
Ability to take difficult decisions, work with uncertainty, deal with unknowns, and coordinate various sources of information;
Ability to apply risk-based approach in work and identify gaps in policies and processes, liaising with teams to resolve issues;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical abilities, and ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work in a diverse, collaborative environment;
Understanding of regional and global regulatory requirements and risk-based approaches;
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and stakeholder management;
Comfortable working in a rapidly changing and complex work environment.
Nice To Have
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field
Certifications: ICA, CAMS, or equivalent (EDD/AML focused)
Additional Information
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Role & Job purpose

As a Risk Assessment Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring Wise’s adherence to regulatory and compliance standards. You will be responsible for mitigating risks associated with high risk customers, while maintaining compliance with AML/CTF regulations, and internal policies according to Wise’s risk appetite. The Risk Assessment Specialist has an advanced understanding of inherent risks tied with complex business structures, various customer types and activities, country-specific risks and their appropriate mitigating strategies. This role is a great opportunity for people who are interested in deepening their expertise in the KYC/AML domain.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as an end point for all escalations from other compliance operations teams, assessing customers’ risks and applying risk based approach methodologies;
• Mentor and consult other compliance operations teams and act as a subject matter expert in complex cases;
• Perform risk assessment and enhanced due diligence on complex and high risk customers, document and provide thorough analysis on potential risks and apply appropriate mitigation measures by analyzing their business activities, compliance programs and controls;
• Review and analyze documentation, such as AML, Sanctions, EDD, KYC, and Acceptable Use policies (customers under review), comparing them against Wise’s policies and internal risk-based approach;
• Assess the customer’s potential reputational and financial crime risk to Wise from Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media perspective;
• Coming up with new and better risk mitigation methods and improving our compliance framework and controls while working closely with Product and FinCrime;
• Escalate and report compliance concerns to Financial Crime Oversight and other compliance teams where necessary;
• Communicate with internal and external partners/stakeholders to facilitate scalable, compliant business onboarding growth;
• Work closely with other functions to on-board high risk companies, update on review statuses, communicate compliance concerns, and answer queries and concerns from relevant stakeholders;
• Work with product teams, operational leads, and compliance teams to manage operational impact of changes, increase operational efficiencies, and improve the customer experience;
• Be accountable for the quality assurance of the Risk Assessment team, taking decisions within our policy framework, and working with compliance to evolve processes;
• Distill concerns or issues identified from relevant operational incidents and report these findings to senior management with recommended actions to address deficiencies;
• Support team leads on implementation and delivery of ad-hoc project work, participate in enhancing the compliance management knowledge of colleagues;
• Assist the team at various deep dives and audits at regional level when required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written English skills (additional language skills are a plus) with the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts;
• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally in financial services, compliance roles or at a financial services regulator;
• Work autonomously within a limited variety of well-defined procedures and practices (not necessarily standardized);
• Ability to take difficult decisions, work with uncertainty, deal with unknowns, and coordinate various sources of information within and outside the organization;
• Ability to take decisions and apply risk-based approach at your work
• Capable of identifying gaps in policies and processes and liaise as necessary with the team, other business units and stakeholders to resolve relevant issues;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical abilities, and ability to adhere to strict deadlines in a fast paced and high pressure environment;
• Punctual, resourceful, proactive, enthusiastic and willing to get things done;
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment which requires collaboration, partnership and transparency;
• Understanding of regional and global regulatory requirements and essentials of risk based approach;
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities;
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills;
• analytical skills, with the ability to provide practical and realistic solutions for minimizing risk;
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing and complex work environment.

Nice to have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field
• Certifications: ICA, CAMS, or equivalent certification (EDD/AML focused)

Business Function

Risk Management Group (RMG) works closely with our business partners to manage the bank's risk exposure by balancing its objective to maximise returns against an acceptable risk profile.

Job Purposes

As the bank continues to grow strategically across the region coupled with global uncertainty and volatility, we are exposed to new and emerging risks that may have significant impact on our credit portfolio quality. This role focuses on:

1. Building and enhancing risk assessment and monitoring tools leveraging on new technology such as AI/GenAI
2. Appreciating macro and industry trends for proactive portfolio monitoring and review
3. Collaborating with relevant stakeholders for appropriate assessment and actions,to manage risk events and their corresponding impact promptly and effectively
4. Reporting of credit risk concerns at portfolio level in risk committees

Responsibilities

• Be part of a transformational credit risk portfolio team leveraging on new technology and tools
• Proactively assess and monitor risks that will impact credit portfolio quality
• Work with senior management to lead and execute credit portfolio reviews on countries/ industries/ segments
• Engage and work collaboratively with Credit Risk Managers and Relationship Managers across various locations and business units
• Prepare senior management review and risk committee decks for credit portfolio updates and ensure consistency & quality
• Participate in credit portfolio review process improvement initiatives
• Contribute in projects to enhance risk monitoring processes
• Support data requirements and analysis for portfolio reviews and information for MAS meetings
• Support ad-hoc research requirements (e.g. country/industry)

Requirements

• Motivated, adaptable to evolving macroeconomic landscape and willingness to learn
• At least a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• At least 5-6 years of financial services experience including credit experience in corporate, commercial, or retail banking
• Experience with credit products across multiple asset classes and within large banks
• Good understanding of risk management and financial statement analysis
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes,and trends, and anticipate horizon issues
• Detail-oriented with good data storytelling / presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and exert influence without direct authority
• Self-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and to take a hands-on approach

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As a Risk Assessment Team Lead you will develop and oversee the daily operations of a team of Risk Assessment Specialists. Your team is responsible for mitigating risks associated with high risk customers. This area has a strong focus on maintaining compliance with AML/CFT regulations, and internal policies according to Wise's risk appetite. The Risk Assessment Specialists have an advanced understanding of inherent risks tied with complex business structures, various customer types and activities, country-specific risks and their appropriate mitigating strategies.

The Risk Assessment Team Lead is a people lead with a mindset that allows them to build processes that put our customers first while being aware of the risks surrounding the industry, specific products, and requirements set to us by regulations and partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Team Leadership

Lead by example and drive a customer focused mindset across your team as well as the wider organisation. Promote a culture of ownership and accountability. Build high-performing teams that value knowledge sharing and continuous learning
- People management

Coach and develop a strong team of Risk Assessment Specialists. Come up with initiatives to help your team to grow their skills, behaviours, and competencies. Design and manage development plans on identified opportunities. Conducts career map check-ins and makes recommendations for promotions, salary raises, and other decisions.
- Operational managementIdentify and propose opportunities for process improvements. Collaborate with central functions and other operational teams as needed to increase operational efficiency. Provide guidance and support on complex, high-risk cases and escalations. Be on top of admin related tasks including but not limited to scheduling, training, hiring, interviewing, organising team activities, and others.
- Performance management

Measure team KPIs and ensure performance targets and quality standards are met while maintaining focus on customer experience. Conduct regular one on one coaching sessions, usually on a weekly or biweekly basis. Run team meetings to ensure that your team is kept up to date with the latest information, share best practices and enhance overall team spirit.
- Expertise Sharing

Be a subject matter expert in KYC and financial crime areas with the ability to train and coach your team on operational topics. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of our regulatory obligations, internal policies. Apply a risk-based approach to deterring and preventing money laundering and financial crime. Able to perform deep dives, understand root causes of problematic cases and propose solutions to senior leadership. Able to assist senior leadership with audits and developing our policies and processes.
- Planning and execution

Ensure key performance indicators are being met and provide insights to other stakeholders. Take full accountability in delivering your own initiatives and making sure your team is making progress on their goals.
- Stakeholder management and communication

Collaborate closely with your stakeholders ensuring clear communication and coordination of actions. Your initiatives and reports are well documented and you choose the right platforms to communicate to a wider audience in a timely manner. The documentation has a clear scope and includes potential impact in different areas. You can communicate confidently with difficult stakeholders. Proactively work on improving cross-team communication, acting as the liaison between different layers of the organization and your own team leads.a

Qualifications

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English skills (additional language skills are a plus) with the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in KYC/AML, financial crime, compliance, or a related field within the financial services industry.
• At least 1-2 years of leading small to medium sized teams.
• Great understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding KYC/AML.
• You are familiar with money laundering methods and other financial crime trends
• You can build an environment where your team is incentivised to make decisions and apply risk-based approach to their work
• You are punctual, independent, proactive and willing to get things done.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills, great time management, and ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
• Ability to multi-task and take responsibility in challenging situations;
• You are capable of identifying gaps in policies and processes and providing detailed feedback, including examples when possible, through the established communication channels.
• Proven track record of taking individual ownership and responsibilities as well as being a great team-player.
• Ability to analyze and move of team's metrics