Compliance Officer – Associate/Associate Director

About the role

KBC Bank Singapore is seeking a motivated Compliance professional to join its Regional Compliance Team. Reporting to the Regional Compliance Head, you will help ensure the bank meets regulatory requirements across APAC and supports business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Regional Compliance Team in line with regulatory requirements and head‑office compliance regime.
• Partner with Global Compliance, Customer Due Diligence, Risk, HR and Business units to advise on AML/CFT, sanctions and other regulatory matters.
• Liaise with regulators such as MAS and other authorities.
• Act as a business partner to front‑office and management, developing compliance plans to mitigate risk.
• Streamline compliance processes, conduct testing, gap analysis and remediation projects.
• Monitor APAC and Group regulatory changes and provide timely guidance.
• Challenge the status quo and propose strategic solutions.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in regional regulatory compliance, AML/CFT or sanctions.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or professional qualification (e.g., ACAMS, ICA).
• Experience in an international environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MAS, HKMA, China regulations and related anti‑money‑laundering frameworks.
• Self‑starter, result‑driven and able to work collaboratively.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken.

Required skills

• AML/CFT compliance
• Sanctions screening and management
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and PEP identification
• Regulatory knowledge of MAS, HKMA and Chinese financial regulations