About BullionStar:
BullionStar is a trusted and premier bullion dealer in the precious metals industry, providing customers with a convenient and secure platform to buy, sell, and store bullion. With a strong focus on transparency and regulatory compliance, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all our operations.
Job Summary:
BullionStar is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented AML Compliance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that BullionStar adheres to all applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and guidelines, implementing effective AML controls, and supporting the continuous improvement of our compliance framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- AML Management: Provide support to develop, implement, and maintain the company's AML policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with MAS regulations and local legislations.
- Transaction Monitoring: Conduct transaction monitoring to detect and report suspicious activities. Review and analyse alerts generated by our AML monitoring system.
- KYC/Customer Due Diligence: Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) processes for new and existing customers. Review information and documentation received, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Approve or escalate cases as needed to ensure proper risk assessment is completed before allowing transactions to proceed.
- Customer Liaison: Work directly with customers to guide them through KYC/AML documentation processes, answer inquiries, and ensure compliance is maintained.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the relevant authorities in a timely manner.
- Training & Awareness: Provide regular AML training and guidance to employees to enhance their understanding of AML obligations and best practices.
- Regulatory Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory reports and filings as required by MAS and other regulatory bodies.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on changes in AML laws, regulations, and best practices. Recommend and implement enhancements to the AML compliance framework.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including stakeholders, legal, and operations, to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Finance, Business, Law, or any related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in AML compliance, preferably within the financial services or precious metals industry.
- Strong knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations and PEP screening.
- Experience with transaction monitoring systems and KYC/CDD/ECDD processes.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train others.
Location
The job location is at 45 New Bridge Road. This bustling location is located in between Chinatown and Clarke Quay with the Clarke Quay MRT located just across the road making commuting easy.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is dependent on your capability, experience and skills. The typical starting salary is from SGD 3,000 to SGD 5,000 per month for a driven candidate plus up to three month's bonus salary. BullionStar furthermore offers reimbursement of medical bills and access to an employee health and fitness benefit program.
