Compliance Associate
Compliance Associate
HitPay
HitPay, a rapidly growing FinTech startup in South East Asia, is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Associate to join their compliance team. This role focuses on executing AML/CFT controls, particularly in name screening and customer due diligence, to support regulated entities across multiple APAC markets. The position is a one-year contract with potential for extension.
Qualification
- At least 2 years of experience in a compliance, AML, or risk role, preferably in financial services, payments, or fintech.
- Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF regulations globally, with an emphasis in APAC markets including Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines.
- Familiarity with name screening systems, sanctions, and CDD processes.
- University degree in business, banking, finance, or a related field.
- Additional qualifications in compliance (e.g. CAMS, CTMA) will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity and responsibility, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
Responsibility
- Perform ongoing name screening of customers, beneficial owners, and related parties against sanctions, PEP, and adverse media lists.
- Review and disposition screening alerts, escalating potential matches to senior compliance staff when necessary.
- Perform customer due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identify and escalate potential concerns related to sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, or suspicious activities.
- Maintain proper records and documentation of reviews and decisions for audit and regulatory purposes.
- Support the ongoing enhancement of compliance procedures and screening methodologies.
- Assist with other compliance monitoring activities (e.g. transaction monitoring, STR preparation support) when required.
