Summary and Overview

• Senior Manager, Compliance & MLRO

• Singapore

• Permanent

• Full Time

• Competitive Salary & Benefits

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Manager, Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to support our compliance and financial crime framework in Singapore.

This is a senior role responsible for overseeing AML/CTF controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing expert guidance to the business. You will act as the appointed MLRO, managing suspicious activity reporting and regulatory engagement while partnering closely with global and local teams to maintain a best-in-class control environment.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Risk Leadership

• Implement and maintain robust compliance, AML/CTF, and risk management frameworks

• Lead and deliver the Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP), ensuring quality outputs and timely execution

• Provide strategic guidance on the local application of Group policies and regulatory requirements

• Oversee regulatory reporting and ensure accurate, timely submission of returns

• Identify and drive process improvements across compliance and risk operations

• Support ongoing horizon scanning for regulatory changes and emerging risks

MLRO & Financial Crime Oversight

• Act as the appointed MLRO, managing internal suspicious activity reports (SARs)

• Review, investigate and escalate suspicious activities in line with regulatory requirements

• Ensure timely reporting to external authorities where required

• Oversee AML/CTF systems including CDD, EDD, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring

• Maintain AML risk assessments, registers and SAR documentation

Audit & Governance

• Coordinate regulatory and audit reviews, ensuring timely remediation of findings

• Support internal and external audits and compliance assessments

• Represent Compliance in internal committees and working groups

• Escalate material risks and provide recommendations to senior leadership

Leadership & Culture

• Coach, and support a high-performing compliance team

• Promote a strong culture of compliance, ethics and accountability

• Build effective relationships across the business to support commercial objectives

• Collaborate with global Compliance teams to ensure consistency of standards

• Act as a role model for integrity and corporate values

About You

Essential Experience

• 8–10+ years’ experience in compliance, AML, or financial crime prevention

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and compliance frameworks

• Previous experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO in a regulated environment

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• Professional qualification (e.g. ICA, ACAMS or equivalent)

• Experience within financial services, trust, or corporate services sectors

• Familiarity with compliance monitoring tools and systems

• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments

What We’re Looking For

• High integrity with strong professional judgement

• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness

• Confident and pragmatic decision-maker

• Inspiring leader who fosters collaboration and development

• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence

Equiom Group – Let’s Achieve More, Together

For over 45 years, Equiom has supported international businesses and private clients in achieving their ambitions and navigating complexity with confidence.

What sets us apart is how we work together. We value long term relationships, take a thoughtful, forward looking approach and focus on delivering solutions that truly make a difference.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have built, where individuals are encouraged to share ideas, challenge thinking and grow professionally.

As we continue to evolve, we are investing in our future, embracing new opportunities and strengthening how we work across our global teams.

It is an exciting time to join Equiom. If you are motivated, curious and ready to contribute, you will find opportunities to develop your career and make a meaningful impact as part of our team.

Thinking of applying?

If this role sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply if you feel you can bring value to the role.

We know that great candidates don’t always tick every box, so if you’re enthusiastic, motivated and ready to make an impact, let’s start a conversation.

Everyone’s welcome at Equiom

At Equiom, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people. We’re proud to be an inclusive, global business where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are truly valued.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Whether your qualifications are gained locally or internationally, what matters most is your potential, your mindset and what you can bring to our team. Every application is considered fairly and on its own merit, in line with local employment and equality regulations.