Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Transaction Monitoring Executive for a 6-month contract to support its Financial Compliance Department. The role involves reviewing and investigating transaction alerts, assessing AML/CFT risks, and ensuring compliance with bank policies. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in transaction monitoring or financial crime compliance. The position offers a monthly salary of 4,000.

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Job description

[This job id 27788 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 26 Aug 2026]

6 Months Contract Transaction Monitoring Executive #BJJ

Our client is a reputable local bank seeking a Transaction Monitoring Executive to join its Financial Compliance Department, supporting Transaction Monitoring and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and clear Transaction Monitoring (TM) alerts to support the timely reduction of the alert backlog.

• Conduct detailed analysis of transaction monitoring alerts and assess potential AML/CFT risks in accordance with the bank’s policies and procedures.

• Perform timely reviews of ad-hoc escalations received from other functional units within the AML team.

• Conduct due diligence and background checks on customers and transactions relating to suspicious cases or alerts.

• Provide AML and Transaction Monitoring advisory and subject matter expertise to relevant business lines and internal functional units.

• Liaise with stakeholders to obtain relevant information and supporting documentation required for alert investigations.

• Ensure timely escalation of potentially suspicious cases and facilitate the appropriate escalation and filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where required.

• Support the monitoring and maintenance of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for the Transaction Monitoring team.

• Ensure all investigations, assessments, and documentation are completed accurately and within established timelines.

• Assist with other Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Law, Compliance, or a related discipline.

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, KYC/CDD, or Financial Crime Compliance within the banking or financial services industry.

• Good understanding of AML/CFT requirements, transaction monitoring processes, and suspicious transaction reporting.

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with business and compliance stakeholders.

• Able to manage a high volume of alerts and work effectively under tight deadlines.

• Prior experience in clearing Transaction Monitoring alert backlogs will be an advantage.

Contract: 6 Months Contract

Department: Financial Compliance / Financial Crime Compliance

Salary: S$3,000 – S$4,000 per month

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