Head of Compliance

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee AML/CFT framework including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and STR reporting.

• Act as the key escalation point for high-risk customers, transactions, and compliance breaches.

• Serve as the primary compliance adviser to the Board and senior management.

• Ensure compliance policies and procedures are reviewed, approved, and kept up to date.

• Establish and execute a compliance monitoring programme to test adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.

• Oversee remediation of identified gaps, deficiencies, and audit findings.

• Ensure independence of the compliance function from business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, Business, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 6-8 years of compliance or regulatory experience
• Prior experience in a hands-on compliance role preferred
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory environment
• Experience in AML/CFT, internal controls, and risk management
• Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently in a small company environment
• Certification (ACAMS, ICA) preferred