Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to MAS regulations governing remittance services.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and revise policies, procedures, and controls accordingly.
• Prepare and submit mandatory reports to MAS, such as suspicious transaction reports (STRs) and periodic compliance filings.

2. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

• Develop and maintain a robust AML/CFT compliance program aligned with MAS standards and global best practices.
• Perform customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and periodic KYC reviews for high-risk customers.
• Investigate unusual or suspicious transactions and escalate them to the relevant authorities when necessary.

3. Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments for customers, agents, and transactions to identify potential AML/CFT or fraud risks.
• Implement controls to mitigate compliance risks, including transaction monitoring systems and real-time screening tools.
• Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of compliance activities as required by MAS.

4. Policies, Procedures, and Training

• Develop and regularly update compliance policies and procedures specific to the remittance business.
• Provide training to employees and agents on compliance requirements, AML/CFT regulations, and ethical practices.
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with policies and address any identified gaps.

5. Transaction Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor transactions to identify patterns of unusual activity or behavior.
• Submit STRs to the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office (STRO) when needed.
• Maintain transaction records exceeding MAS and FATF thresholds.

6. Licensing and Onboarding

• Support applications, renewals, and modifications of remittance-related licenses in accordance with MAS requirements.
• Ensure compliance standards are met during the onboarding process for agents and sub-agents.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, including MAS and STRO, and law enforcement agencies when required.
• Address compliance-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in compliance, AML/CFT, or a related field, preferably within the remittance or payments industry.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of MAS regulations, the Payment Services Act, FATF standards, and AML/CFT practices.
• Skills: Strong analytical and investigative capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in compliance tools and transaction monitoring systems.
• Attributes: High level of integrity and attention to detail. Proactive problem-solving mindset.