Ant International-AML Compliance Officer / Deputy MLRO-Z40 SG

Job description

You will join the Singapore AML team as the Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer ("DMLRO") for a Singapore Major Payment Institution ("MPI") licensee within Ant International, supporting the entity's MLRO in developing, maintaining and implementing its Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") / Countering the Financing of Terrorism ("CFT") programme.

In this role, you will function as a senior AML compliance officer for the entity and work closely with internal stakeholders across the business, operations, legal, compliance and other departments within Ant International.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Support the MLRO in developing, maintaining and implementing the entity's AML/CFT programme

• Support and deputise for the MLRO as a key delegate for regulatory and law enforcement interactions, audits and governance committees

• Assist the MLRO in providing management information reporting to senior management and governance committees

• Assist the MLRO in performing AML/CFT risk assessments for the products and services offered

• Provide AML/CFT and financial crime advisory and guidance to internal stakeholders

• Review L1/L2 submissions for onboarding and periodic reviews of enhanced due diligence ("EDD") high-risk customers, acting as L3 approver

• Provide advisory on adverse media, politically exposed persons ("PEP") and watchlist name screening escalations

• Review internal suspicious transaction reporting ("STR") escalations and assist the MLRO in making STR determinations

• Lead complex investigations, prepare and submit STRs, and perform post-mortem reviews as required

• Assist the MLRO in providing adequate and appropriate AML/CFT training for Ant International employees

Job Requirement

Requirements

• University degree with at least 8 years of relevant AML experience within the financial services or payments industry

• Strong AML/CFT subject matter expertise, with sound risk assessment and problem-solving skills

• In-depth knowledge of Singapore AML/CFT and sanctions laws and regulations; familiarity with MAS Notice PSN01 is preferred

• Ability to translate complex AML scenarios into clear, concise risk narratives

• Self-motivated team player, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Proficient in English (verbal and written), with strong interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus for working with our internal and external stakeholders