Specialist, Anti Money Laundering- Sanctions and SAR Control

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/KYC to join our Sanctions and SAR Control team. This role is located in Singapore.

The Static Sanctions Screening Specialist is responsible for reviewing client information and potential matches generated through static sanctions name screening to support compliance with applicable sanctions regulations. This position focuses on identifying, evaluating, and resolving potential sanctions alerts involving individuals, entities, and organizations, thereby helping the organization manage sanctions-related risk and maintain regulatory compliance.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Review static sanctions name screening alerts generated from client records, onboarding documentation, and periodic review cycles
• Analyze potential matches against sanctions lists to determine whether an alert is a true match, false positive, or requires escalation
• Review client information, including names, aliases, addresses, identification details, ownership information, and related-party data
• Gather and assess supporting information from internal systems, independent research, online tools, relationship managers, and/or clients
• Conduct due diligence to confirm completeness and accuracy of client and sanctions-related information
• Document findings clearly and consistently, including rationale for clearing, escalating, or restricting a match
• Escalate confirmed or unresolved sanctions hits to the appropriate Compliance, AML, or Sanctions Advisory teams
• Review profiles and cases during renewal and periodic review cycles to support ongoing due diligence
• Support quality assurance and consistency by reviewing cases and identifying discrepancies where needed
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and, where necessary, external clients to resolve open issues and obtain missing information
• Support the review of standard profiles flagged by screening tools, including real-time scans and escalated OFAC sanctions alerts arising from transactional or static screening processes
• Provide day-to-day support and share knowledge with less experienced AML/KYC/Prevention support staff, as appropriate
• Maintain responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned work

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in AML, KYC, sanctions screening, compliance operations, or related financial crimes functions
• Prior experience in sanctions screening, AML, KYC, or compliance operations preferred
• Basic to working knowledge of sanctions regulations, screening concepts, and alert disposition processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to assess name-matching logic and supporting data
• Demonstrated analytical, research, and documentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet established review timelines
• Open and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment