Compliance Officer

Company Overview: Rawlinson & Hunter is a leading organization in the Private Client professional services sector, committed to excellence and innovation. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the compliance of our Corporate and Trust Teams. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage client relationships and uphold compliance standards.

Role Summary

The Compliance Officer will support the firm's corporate secretarial business by ensuring compliance with ACRA, MAS (where applicable), AML/CFT requirements, sanctions screening obligations, and internal risk management policies. The role will work closely with the corporate secretarial, trust, accounting, and tax teams to ensure all client entities remain fully compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Client Due Diligence & AML/CFT

• Conduct and review client onboarding and periodic KYC/CDD reviews.
• Assess ownership and control structures, including UBO identification.
• Perform sanctions, adverse media, and politically exposed person (PEP) screening.
• Escalate high-risk matters and unusual transactions to management.

Compliance Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with the Companies Act, ACRA requirements, and CSP regulatory obligations.
• Maintain compliance registers and risk assessment records.
• Track statutory filing obligations and corporate compliance deadlines.
• Assist with internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities.

Regulatory Reporting

• Support CRS and FATCA due diligence and reporting processes.
• Assist with preparation of regulatory returns and compliance certifications.
• Maintain records to support regulatory inspections and audits.

Policy & Procedure Management

• Assist in developing and updating compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure internal processes remain aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance to corporate secretarial staff on compliance matters.

Training & Advisory

• Deliver compliance updates and awareness training to staff.
• Act as a point of contact for day-to-day compliance queries from the corporate secretarial team.
• Support implementation of new regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, Accounting, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional compliance qualification preferred (e.g. ICA, ACAMS, ICSA/CGI).

Experience

• 3–7 years' compliance experience within a corporate secretarial, trust company, CSP, accounting, legal, or financial services environment.
• Practical knowledge of Singapore AML/CFT requirements and company law.
• Experience conducting CDD/KYC reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

• Strong understanding of corporate secretarial compliance obligations in Singapore.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance screening systems.

Key Attributes

• High integrity and professional judgement.
• Risk-aware and solutions-oriented.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams.