AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist (Foreign Bank)

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Responsibilities

  • Perform second-line review and analysis of trade transactions, remittances (cheques, cash), and payments to identify potential AML/CFT concerns and recommend escalation to Compliance.
  • Conduct pre- and post-transaction monitoring reviews, including investigation of alerts generated by the Transaction Monitoring System.
  • Document risk assessments, findings, and mitigation rationale to support compliance decisions and escalation outcomes.
  • Ensure timely identification and escalation of suspicious transactions in line with regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Liaise with Business Units and Operations to provide advisory support on transaction monitoring and AML/CFT matters.
  • Support AML reporting activities, including daily/monthly checks, updates to high-risk country lists, and review of watchlist and escalation reports.
  • Prepare management reports and presentation materials, including transaction statistics for AML taskforce meetings.
  • Assist with audit and regulatory requests by providing documentation, analysis, and relevant data.
  • Maintain awareness of trade-based money laundering typologies, sanctions risks, and evolving AML/CFT regulations and best practices.
  • Contribute to process improvements and support additional compliance initiatives as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in financial services.
  • At least 3 years of AML/CFT Transaction Monitoring and investigations experience in banking.
  • Strong knowledge of trade finance products, payments, and remittance channels.
  • Good understanding of MAS Notice 626, sanctions regimes, and AML/CFT frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written communication skills for drafting clear compliance narratives and reports.
  • Proactive, independent, and able to manage tasks effectively.
  • Strong team player with good stakeholder engagement skills.
  • ACAMS or ICA certification is an advantage.

**This Singapore-based position is opened to Singaporeans only
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salary in the resume.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | Nurul Amirah | Registration No: R22108940

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