Compliance Associate

Advise on suitability, sales practices, and compliance obligations—including conflicts of interest and fair dealing. Oversee the preparation of Statement of Wealth (SOW) documents, target market assessments, and sales controls. Manage client complaints and regulatory breaches, ensuring prompt escalation of misconduct. Oversee and review transaction monitoring alerts, conduct in-depth investigations, and identify potential suspicious activities requiring escalation and filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). Manage and provide guidance on CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for new and high-risk customers, including complex ownership structures and cross-border relationships. Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, review, and submission of STRs to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office (STRO), in accordance with regulatory requirements. Lead AML/CFT risk assessments, maintain and enhance internal control procedures, and drive remediation efforts to address identified compliance gaps. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Accounting, or a related discipline. AML-related certifications are preferred such as ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in banking or financial services industry; hands‑on experience in AML/CFT or financial crime compliance is highly preferred. Strong working knowledge of MAS Notice 626, MAS AML/CFT Guidelines, and international AML/CFT standards (e.g. FATF). Business-level fluency in Korean is preferred, with the ability to effectively communicate with head office counterparts and Korean clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shinhan Bank