600 Aml Specialist jobs in Singapore

The role of AML Officer involves conducting periodic and ad-hoc reviews to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

You will be responsible for performing enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, identifying and plugging KYC gaps, and ensuring transactions align with customer profiles.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to preventing financial crime and promoting transparency in financial markets.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, as you will be working closely with internal teams and external partners.

Due diligence, investments, and banking knowledge are also highly valued, as you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex financial data.

This role offers a unique chance to develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As an AML Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the fight against financial crime and contribute to the growth and success of the organization.

Interested candidates should possess a strong understanding of anti-money laundering regulations and procedures.

Applicants should be able to analyze complex financial data and identify potential risks and opportunities.

• Conduct periodic and ad-hoc AML reviews
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients
• Identify and plug KYC gaps
• Ensure transactions align with customer profiles

The role of Account Manager is to oversee the onboarding and review process of new and existing clients. This involves ensuring that all relevant documentation is completed and verified in accordance with Bank's AML/KYC standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Relationship Managers (RMs) to obtain and verify KYC information.
• Conduct due diligence checks and searches to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review and corroborate KYC information submitted by RMs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate client records.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including RMs and Compliance teams.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience in KYC and SOW corroboration.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with Front Office/Compliance teams.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why this role?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring compliance, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the implementation of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) solutions across the organization. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including Group IT, AML/CFT Advisory, and external vendors, to optimize risk management effectiveness and address regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AML/CFT regulations, best practices, and financial products. They should have experience in project management, team leadership, and change management.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Strategizing the implementation of AML/CFT solutions
• Managing regulatory requests and queries
• Prioritizing change requests and driving change management
• Providing training on transaction monitoring solutions
• Collaborating with technology teams to lead the transformation of TM systems/platforms

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience in team lead and project management roles
• Good knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, best practices, and financial products
• Experience with e-banking systems and financial crime

This is an excellent opportunity to join our organization and contribute to the development of AML/CFT solutions. You will have the chance to work with a talented team, develop your skills, and make a real impact.

Please email your resume to Lynn Mak Ling Ling at We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A key role in our organization is available for a Compliance Manager . This position will focus on supporting our regional compliance framework, particularly in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), sanctions, and data protection.

• Perform transaction monitoring as a second line based on rules set to identify any suspicious transactions
• Refine transaction monitoring rules to improve accuracy and effectiveness
• Assist AML/CFT and sanction related risk assessment for new products and technologies
• Update the relevant entity's AML/CFT and sanction Program and policies on an ongoing basis
• Prepare AML/CFT related reports
• Assist in the Group wide Compliance program
• Monitor and ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws in the region
• Handle ad hoc compliance tasks as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Diploma or Degree with at least 5 years of AML/CFT and data protection experience in the financial services or payments industry
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with technology teams and vendors
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Knowledge of SEA regional AML/CFT and Data Protection regulations is highly preferred

Interested candidates are invited to send their comprehensive resume with current and expected salary package via this job posting.

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iFAST Corporation Ltd is a global digital banking and wealth management fintech platform headquartered in Singapore and listed on the SGX-ST Mainboard. The Risk Management department is seeking an inquisitive Risk Management Executive to join our team to collaborate with departments to champion risk management initiatives and continue to build on our risk-aware culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of risk management plans through the establishment of robust enterprise-wide risk management policies and processes, and sets risk limits to guide risk-taking within the Group
• Contribute to the overall success of the Risk Management function through delivery of specific goals, plans in support of business strategies and objectives
• Lead risk control self-assessment program through implementation of the scope review of the significant business units & processes, identify and assess risk areas, advise on the design of risk controls, monitor and coordinate updates of remediation action plans to mitigate the risks areas identified
• Lead and partner the business lines and support functions to ensure risk metrics and risk appetites are defined, documented and applicable thresholds justified through rationales for principal risks
• Participate, partner with and provide ‘sounding board’ guidance to the business lines and control and support units to ensure new initiative sponsors assess risks appropriately
• Produce regular reports highlighting key risk areas, including market, credit and liquidity risk measures, and key performance trend, contribution and attribution analytics to portfolio managers, senior management, Investment Committee and Board
• Perform stress test or scenario analysis on portfolio or company-wide level.
• Participate in Scenario Analysis through documentation and research of relevant internal and external operational loss events
• Provide input/support in the development and communication of processes to support policy implementation
• Identify and address opportunities for improving controls and efficiencies of processes
• Be involved in the user requirement studies and user acceptance test for risk and performance systems
• Assist Team Leads and Management with ad-hoc requests

Requirements

• Good degree in any discipline
• Candidates without working experience are encouraged to apply
• Possess a high level of drive and initiative, strong communication, analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills
• Independent, driven, resourceful and meticulous
• Enjoys multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Overview of The Department

Commercial Rating and Underwriting (CRU) sits within the Credit and Fraud Risk Management (CFR) division and forms the institutional credit risk management function within American Express. The CRU team plays the critical role of assessing and managing the risk of institutional exposures across all business units within American Express, and in all regions globally. Credit exposures are primarily generated through corporate and small business card programs, via merchant service relationships where non-delivery risk exists, and among the securities portfolio held for firm-wide liquidity. CRU is led from Salt Lake City with regional teams in New York, London, Singapore, India and Sydney.

In addition to determining the internal credit rating which drives the probability of default of each exposure, CRU also underwrites Amex’s large commercial card programs. As a bank holding company, American Express must comply with the highest global banking standards set by Basel and implemented by our primary regulator, the Federal Reserve.

Job Responsibilities

Directors in CRU are responsible for overseeing managers who rate and underwriting credit exposures in their assigned region, industry, and business line. Fundamental analysis incorporates a thorough review of business, financial, industry and country risk coupled with support from internal and external rating model outputs. Assessment includes understanding of the need for credit extension, profitability of the relationship and program structures. CRU directors interact with various constituents across the firm including front office sales, business unit risk partners, and credit administration to perform their critical role.

Desired Skills:

• Expertise as a credit and underwriting decision maker dealing with commercial exposures ranging from small business or middle-market to large, multinational institutions
• Thorough understanding of fundamental financial analysis, including the ability to review corporate financial statements to determine the ability of the obligor to honor its credit obligations.
• Lead various projects to meet heightened standards for Category 2 bank, as issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on regulatory capital rule and liquidity coverage ratio rule
• Proven ability to influence others to achieve complex objectives against tight deadlines
• Comfort with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, corporate valuation, and forecasting
• Knowledge of how probability of default and loss given default determine economic capital
• Experience in determining appropriate credit capacity, structuring of facilities, and risk mitigation techniques
• Comfort with public agency ratings and supporting analysis
• Understanding of current macroeconomic trends and how to provide recommendations to improve the PD estimation based on the business cycle
• Experience preparing company-specific and industry-wide credit memorandums
• Excellent judgment in making sound rating and underwriting decisions to maximize profitability and mitigate risk
• Review of rating methodology in operating manual in English and Chinese
• Track record of collaborating and building relationships across organization
• Ability to lead large scale, time sensitive, enterprise-wide projects through to successful completion

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rating and / or underwriting at a leading financial institution or rating agency
• Experience in managing, training and mentoring direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree from a top tier university in finance, accounting, economics, or statistics
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
• Good knowledge on the U.S banking regulations, particularly those imposed by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

You lead the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance and risk management, covering corporate governance and compliance policies and processes for our organization.

• Establish and maintain a quality and risk management framework that aligns with the organization’s vision, mission and values, goals, and complies with the relevant Acts, laws, regulations and standards

• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to convey quality assurance and risk management information and expectations, build trust and rapport

• Coordinate and conduct activities such as audits, assessments, reviews, investigations; and reporting and monitoring and improving the performance and outcomes of the organization and its services

• Identify, analyze and manage potential and actual risks and issues

• Develop and implement solutions and strategies to prevent, mitigate or resolve them

• Provide guidance, support and training to staff and managers on quality assurance and risk management best practices and processes, and fostering a culture of quality and safety across the organization

• Oversee the protection of data during storage, usage and disposal to manage risk of data loss

• Respond and manage incidences from inception, through solutioning, to completion, with all affected operators and relevant authorities

• Oversee activities to foster personal data protection awareness within the organisation

• Enhance compliance processes based on an evaluation of gaps in business operations and data protection requirements

• Translate user's privacy and personal date protection requirements into data-driven design thinking processes

Requirements:

• A degree holder with certification in risk management, data protection or related credentials from a recognized professional association

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aspects of compliance, governance and risk management

• Knowledge and experience in health care and/or NGO risk management settings will be an advantage

• Proficient technical skills to use various tools and applications to collect, analyze and report management data and information

• Experience in managing risk through data and AI governance

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Meticulous and systematic in documentation

• Analytical and strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Integrity to uphold ethical principles and values

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Overview of The Department

Commercial Rating and Underwriting (CRU) sits within the Credit and Fraud Risk Management (CFR) division and forms the institutional credit risk management function within American Express. The CRU team plays the critical role of assessing and managing the risk of institutional exposures across all business units within American Express, and in all regions globally. Credit exposures are primarily generated through corporate and small business card programs, via merchant service relationships where non-delivery risk exists, and among the securities portfolio held for firm-wide liquidity. CRU is led from Salt Lake City with regional teams in New York, London, Singapore, India and Sydney.

In addition to determining the internal credit rating which drives the probability of default of each exposure, CRU also underwrites Amex’s large commercial card programs. As a bank holding company, American Express must comply with the highest global banking standards set by Basel and implemented by our primary regulator, the Federal Reserve.

Job Responsibilities

Directors in CRU are responsible for overseeing managers who rate and underwriting credit exposures in their assigned region, industry, and business line. Fundamental analysis incorporates a thorough review of business, financial, industry and country risk coupled with support from internal and external rating model outputs. Assessment includes understanding of the need for credit extension, profitability of the relationship and program structures. CRU directors interact with various constituents across the firm including front office sales, business unit risk partners, and credit administration to perform their critical role.

Desired Skills:

• Expertise as a credit and underwriting decision maker dealing with commercial exposures ranging from small business or middle-market to large, multinational institutions
• Thorough understanding of fundamental financial analysis, including the ability to review corporate financial statements to determine the ability of the obligor to honor its credit obligations.
• Lead various projects to meet heightened standards for Category 2 bank, as issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on regulatory capital rule and liquidity coverage ratio rule
• Proven ability to influence others to achieve complex objectives against tight deadlines
• Comfort with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, corporate valuation, and forecasting
• Knowledge of how probability of default and loss given default determine economic capital
• Experience in determining appropriate credit capacity, structuring of facilities, and risk mitigation techniques
• Comfort with public agency ratings and supporting analysis
• Understanding of current macroeconomic trends and how to provide recommendations to improve the PD estimation based on the business cycle
• Experience preparing company-specific and industry-wide credit memorandums
• Excellent judgment in making sound rating and underwriting decisions to maximize profitability and mitigate risk
• Review of rating methodology in operating manual in English and Chinese
• Track record of collaborating and building relationships across organization
• Ability to lead large scale, time sensitive, enterprise-wide projects through to successful completion

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rating and / or underwriting at a leading financial institution or rating agency
• Experience in managing, training and mentoring direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree from a top tier university in finance, accounting, economics, or statistics
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
• Good knowledge on the U.S banking regulations, particularly those imposed by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

You lead the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance and risk management, covering corporate governance and compliance policies and processes for our organization.

• Establish and maintain a quality and risk management framework that aligns with the organization’s vision, mission and values, goals, and complies with the relevant Acts, laws, regulations and standards

• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to convey quality assurance and risk management information and expectations, build trust and rapport

• Coordinate and conduct activities such as audits, assessments, reviews, investigations; and reporting and monitoring and improving the performance and outcomes of the organization and its services

• Identify, analyze and manage potential and actual risks and issues

• Develop and implement solutions and strategies to prevent, mitigate or resolve them

• Provide guidance, support and training to staff and managers on quality assurance and risk management best practices and processes, and fostering a culture of quality and safety across the organization

• Oversee the protection of data during storage, usage and disposal to manage risk of data loss

• Respond and manage incidences from inception, through solutioning, to completion, with all affected operators and relevant authorities

• Oversee activities to foster personal data protection awareness within the organisation

• Enhance compliance processes based on an evaluation of gaps in business operations and data protection requirements

• Translate user's privacy and personal date protection requirements into data-driven design thinking processes

Requirements:

• A degree holder with certification in risk management, data protection or related credentials from a recognized professional association

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aspects of compliance, governance and risk management

• Knowledge and experience in health care and/or NGO risk management settings will be an advantage

• Proficient technical skills to use various tools and applications to collect, analyze and report management data and information

• Experience in managing risk through data and AI governance

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Meticulous and systematic in documentation

• Analytical and strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Integrity to uphold ethical principles and values