Compliance Associate

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, Economics, or a related field. 2 years of experience in compliance or risk in a regulated financial services or payments company. Familiarity with MAS, BSP and BOT AML rules and regulations would be a plus. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Experience with compliance tools and databases for screening and monitoring. Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external regulators. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of local languages (Tagalog, Thai, Malay, or Mandarin) is optional but preferred.

Review and verify merchant and customer onboarding applications within established SLAs. Perform customer due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Perform risk-based assessments, assigning appropriate risk ratings to merchants and customers. Carry out Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for higher-risk cases. Escalate cases where additional review or approval is required. Maintain clear records of onboarding reviews, EDD findings, and risk assessment decisions. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve onboarding queries. Support the development and continuous improvement of onboarding procedures, playbooks, and risk controls tailored to SG, MY, and PH markets. Perform ad-hoc compliance tasks, such as the preparation of reports and data requests.