Contract Executive, Compliance (1 year contract)

Job Description

As part of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team within Compliance, you will be performing AML watchlist screening, customer due diligence reviews, reviewing transactions for suspicious activity and preparation of review assessments and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in AML watchlist screening and promptly handle screening queries to the AML team.
• Conduct enhanced customer due diligence (ECDD) reviews for new and existing customers, including the screening of customers against watchlists using the in-house system, and verification of customer’s Know Your Customer documents.
• Undertake periodic review of customers to enable the company to identify changes in the customer’s risk profiles.
• Review the Transaction Monitoring alerts for suspicious activities. File Suspicious Transaction Report to the Commercial Affairs Department, if required.
• Handle queries from Business Units promptly.
• Participate in AML-related projects and/or undertake tasks assigned from time to time.
• Participate in training sessions for staff regarding anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations and compliance procedures.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in any discipline.
• AML/CFT-related experience required and certification would be preferred:

Preferred AML/CFT Experience

1. Conducting of AML/CFT reviews for high-net-worth and affluent individuals.
2. Experienced in reviewing Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies and Unit Trusts as part of due diligence assessments would be preferred.

• Strong analytical abilities to assess risks and identify suspicious activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to prepare review findings and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills to work well with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with initiative and a good team player to deliver on the work outcomes.
• Take ownership to optimize results and be detail-minded.
• Proficiency in Python and macro development (e.g., Excel VBA or scripting tools) is a plus.