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Head of FCC, MLRO, Asia
Singapore, Singapore · To $240,000Asia Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Location: Singapore
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Financial Crime Compliance professional to serve as Asia MLRO, with primary responsibility for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) matters across Singapore and Hong Kong. The role ensures that the business meets all regulatory obligations and maintains robust frameworks to manage financial crime risks in the insurance sector.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
SLOANE | SHOREY
Trusted advisor on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle.
Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle—from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, compliance, and resilience, to post-event investigations and crisis response.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307
Location: Singapore
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Financial Crime Compliance professional to serve as Asia MLRO, with primary responsibility for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) matters across Singapore and Hong Kong. The role ensures that the business meets all regulatory obligations and maintains robust frameworks to manage financial crime risks in the insurance sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the appointed MLRO for Singapore and Hong Kong, serving as the primary contact for regulators and law enforcement agencies on AML/CTF matters.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of AML/CTF frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Provide guidance to business units on customer due diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious transaction reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory filings and reports.
- Deliver AML/CTF training and awareness programs to staff.
- Conduct investigations into unusual or suspicious activities and escalate findings as appropriate.
- Monitor regulatory developments in Singapore and Hong Kong, advising management on emerging risks and requirements.
- Support group-level financial crime compliance initiatives and contribute to regional projects.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in AML/CTF and broader Financial Crime Compliance, preferably within the insurance or wider financial services sector.
- Strong knowledge of MAS and HKMA regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to engage with regulators and senior stakeholders.
- Experience leading investigations and managing suspicious transaction reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
SLOANE | SHOREY
Trusted advisor on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle.
Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle—from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, compliance, and resilience, to post-event investigations and crisis response.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307