Regional AML Advisory & Transaction Monitoring Officer (AVP/Associate) - 1 Year contract

Our client is a well-regarded international financial presence across APAC. They are looking for a sharp, experienced AML professional to join their regional financial security team in Singapore.

🔎𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

As the L2investigator for the APAC hub, you will be at the centre of the institution’sfinancial crime defence, making independent, high-stakes decisions on complex cases that matter. You will work across APAC jurisdictions, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to shaping the AML framework across the region.

If you thrive on intellectual rigour, enjoy connecting the dots on complex transactions, and want a role where your judgement genuinely counts – this is worth a conversation.

🔎𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠

• Investigate complex AML alerts, unusual activity reports, and external regulatory triggers across APAC and make sound decisions on whether to close or escalate.
• Conduct transaction due diligence and provide well-reasoned opinions to local MLROs on third-party payments.
• Advise business and compliance teams across the region on AML/CFT matters and payment transparency issues.
• Collaborate with internal investigation teams on lookback exercises and cross-border cases.
• Contribute to risk assessments, regulatory inspections and AML framework enhancements.
• Produce clear, high-quality investigation reports that support sound decision-making.

🔎𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

• At least 7 years of AML experience, with strong transaction monitoring and investigation credentials.
• Solid understanding of either Correspondent Banking, Securities Services, Wealth Management or Private Banking Corporate and Investment banking products –cash management, trade finance, debt capital markets, and structured finance.
• Strong grasp of international AML/CFT standards, including FATF and EU directives, and APAC regulations with a focus on Singapore and Hong Kong.
• Proficiency in Power BI – you are comfortable turning data into meaningful insights.

🔎𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞

• Regional scope across a respected, well-established institution.
• A team that values independent thinking and sound judgement.
• Exposure to complex, cross-border financial crime investigations.
• A platform to make a meaningful contribution to the AML framework across APAC.

🔎𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝?

Reach out [email protected] – all conversations are strictly confidential.

Licence number: EA22S0952