Fintech payments company with offices in Europe, the Middle East, US and Asia is hiring for a MLRO in Singapore. Reporting to the Group Head of AML, you will be responsible for all compliance and FCC matters in Singapore.
You will be responsible for:
Primary point of contact for the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on all compliance matters.
Oversee regulatory reporting to MAS, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the risk-based compliance program.
Monitoring and surveillance reviews in accordance with the compliance monitoring plan.
Validate control processes to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Produce and analyse key compliance metrics and management information.
More Specific MLRO Responsibilities:
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve AML/CTF policies and procedures.
Ensure timely and accurate filing of STRs with Singaporean law enforcement agencies.
Conduct Know Your Business (KYB) reviews and investigations related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and payments fraud
Support implementation of annual AML/CTF plans, including merchant activity monitoring, quality assurance, and remedial action plans.
Identify, investigate, and resolve non-compliant activities.
Develop and deliver AML/CTF training programs for staff.
Provide expert advice on the regulatory implications of current and future business strategies.
Assist with client inquiries and requests for information related to compliance matters from internal stakeholders and external network partners (banks, PSPs) and regulators.
Requirements:
6+ years of experience in Regulatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
Experience executing MLRO responsibilities in Singapore.
In-depth understanding of the international banking and payments industries.
Proven experience in managing merchant risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing, conflict management, and negotiation.
Salary:
Max SG$120k base salary
Sloane | Shorey Specialist Recruitment in Risk, Compliance, and Investigations
Sloane Shorey Consulting is a recruitment firm specialising in the search and placement of risk, compliance, and investigations professionals. We recruit financial crime, risk, and regulatory professionals for financial services and multinational corporations, and corporate intelligence and investigations advisors for consulting and professional services firms.
Established in Singapore in 2017, we recruit across Asia and beyond.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307