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Financial Crime Investigator

International Permanent View Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Compliance, this role is responsible for conducting financial crime investigations within the Singapore business. Working across compliance, operations and risk, you will review unusual activity, support regulatory obligations and help identify emerging financial crime risks. You will also collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure risks are identified and managed effectively as the business grows.
  • Join a growing fintech shaping the future of cross-border payments
  • Investigate financial crime risks across a dynamic payments business

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing fintech company that helps businesses move money efficiently across borders through a suite of payment and foreign exchange solutions. Leveraging technology and strong banking partnerships, the organisation supports clients operating across multiple jurisdictions and continues to expand its presence throughout Asia and beyond.

As the business scales, strengthening financial crime risk management remains a key priority. They are now seeking an experienced investigations professional to support the organisation in managing money laundering, fraud and other financial crime risks.

Job Description

  • Conduct investigations relating to unusual customer activity, potential money laundering concerns, sanctions-related matters and suspected fraud incidents.
  • Review investigation findings, recommend appropriate escalation actions and support the preparation of regulatory submissions where required.
  • Analyse trends and patterns across cases to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend enhancements to existing controls and monitoring processes.
  • Maintain accurate investigation records and ensure cases are handled thoroughly, consistently and in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • At least 5 years of experience within financial crime investigations gained from banking, fintech, payments or financial services environments.
  • Strong investigative skills with experience assessing transactional activity, reviewing customer behaviour and making risk-based decisions on potentially suspicious activity.
  • Experience supporting suspicious transaction reporting, regulatory reporting obligations or internal investigations will be advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of Singapore's financial crime regulatory landscape, including key AML, sanctions and fraud risk considerations relevant to payment businesses.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing fintech organisation at an exciting stage of its development. The role offers meaningful exposure to a broad range of financial crime risks and the opportunity to develop expertise within a dynamic payments environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced professionals across compliance, risk and operations while gaining exposure to regional payment flows and financial crime risk management practices. The organisation offers a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute directly to the continued growth and resilience of the busines

Contact
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7034551
Phone number
+65 6416 9879

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9879
Job Reference
JN-062026-7034551

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