Job description: JOB DESCRIPTION Key accountabilities:
» Ensure compliance with the Singapore legal and regulatory requirements for the business by formulating compliance management policies and internal controls that are clearly communicated, understood and implemented.
» Facilitate compliance with matters relating to regulatory and industry body requirements, with a particular focus on AML/CTF.
» Ensure adequate compliance controls are set in place for the company and its clients and continuing monitoring to ensure effectiveness.
» Keep abreast of all regulatory matters and act as compliance agent to ensure management is fully informed of current, new or proposed legislation that affect business activities.
» Ensure all new client relationships have undergone the appropriate document review, client identification screening and risk assessment prior to onboarding and entering into transactions;
» Ensure all existing KYC documentation and information is updated and validated correctly on a periodic basis, risk assessments are completed and necessary escalation is performed;
» Conduct continuing monitoring, due diligence and reviews on clients, including enhanced due diligence;
» Play an active function in the identification, investigation, escalation and reporting of suspicious activities and transactions;
» Provide sound reasoning and justification on AML/CFT matters;
» Review and update existing policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulations, guidelines, standards and Perpetual policies;
» Advise on significant MAS regulations and implications on company policies including outsourcing, technology risk management, cyber security and business continuity management;
» Implement and conduct controls and sample testing and ensure all risk events will be managed and escalated where necessary;
» Assist with the continuing review, maintenance and development of key risk and compliance documentation including FATCA/CRS review and risk assessments;
» Provide updates on Notices / Circulars / Guidelines received from various regulatory bodies and Group;
» contact with internal & external auditors with the capability to provide process walkthrough.Requirements:
» Degree or degree level qualification;
» Have at least 3-5 years of working practice, with three years in an AML compliance/internal audit position. significant practice with a global financial institution and/or trustee is an added advantage;
» Excellent technical knowledge and knowledge of financial crime legislation, rules and regulations in Singapore;
» Effective and clear communication; comfortable in facing different stakeholders at senior levels;
» Strong attention to detail and analytical expertise, with an investigative mindset;
» Strong planning and organisation expertise;
» High motivation for risk and control, with a positive can-do attitude.
We welcome interested qualified candidates to email an updated resume in word doc format to [email protected] indicating current and expected compensation.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
[Florence Teo, R1105626]
RECRUITMENT FIRM SNAPSHOT
EA No. 09C4648
EA Reg. ID R1105626
Industry Human Resources Management/Consulting
Website http://targetpartners.com.sg/
Company Size 1 - 50 Employees
COMPANY OVERVIEW Our client is a leading financial services firm providing corporate trustee services in Asia. Due to on going growth, they are looking for a Compliance Manager located in Singapore, reporting to the SVP Legal and Compliance.
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