Compliance Manager at StraitsX

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

KYC, Compliance Operations, Customer Due Diligence, Ongoing Monitoring, Compliance Review, KYB Onboarding, Periodic Reviews, AML/CFT Requirements, Advisory, Watchlist Screening, Adverse Media Screening, Case Summaries, Process Improvements, Policy Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Team Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role We are seeking a Manager (KYC & Compliance Operations) to lead a team in supporting customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and compliance review activities across retail and institutional customers. This role will focus on providing guidance to the team and various stakeholders in conducting and reviewing KYC assessments, supporting policy implementation, updating of Company’s AMLCFT policies and procedures, and escalating higher-risk cases to senior compliance leadership. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining regulatory compliance standards while supporting process improvements and team collaboration within the Compliance function. What You Will Do Act as the subject matter expert for KYC/KYB onboarding, periodic reviews, and ongoing monitoring for retail and institutional clients in line with MAS AML/CFT requirements. Provide trusted advisory to internal stakeholders on complex KYC, due diligence, and onboarding matters. Conduct ongoing monitoring, including watchlist and adverse media screening, and support new business initiatives from a due diligence perspective. Prepare clear case summaries and support escalations to Senior Management for review and approval. Identify operational gaps and drive continuous improvements across KYC and due diligence processes. Support the enhancement and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Collaborate closely with compliance and cross-functional teams, contributing to knowledge sharing and capability building. What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. 3–6 years of AML/KYC experience, preferably covering corporate or institutional clients. Good understanding of MAS AML/CFT regulations and compliance requirements. Experience conducting customer due diligence and periodic reviews. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Good written and verbal communication skills. CAMS certification is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading a team to support customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and compliance review activities for retail and institutional customers, focusing on providing guidance and reviewing KYC assessments. The manager will also support policy implementation, update AML/CFT procedures, and escalate high-risk cases to senior leadership.