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Ministry of Law

Senior Executive/ Assistant Director (Supervision & Compliance), ACD

Ministry of Law

Contract

Closing on 31 May 2025

What the role is

The Anti-Money Laundering / Countering the Financing of Terrorism Division (ACD) is responsible for the implementation of the anti-money laundering / countering the financing of terrorism/ countering proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF) regulatory regime for sectors regulated by the Ministry of Law (MinLaw), namely the precious stones and precious metals dealers (PSMDs), law practice entities, pawnbrokers and moneylenders. What the role is: You will be part of a dynamic team supervising PSMDs, law practice entities, pawnbrokers and moneylenders for AML/CFT/CPF compliance and preparing for the Financial Action Task Force’s mutual evaluation (FATF ME) of Singapore.

What you will be working on

The team will: - Conduct/ oversee the conduct of AML/CFT/CPF inspections of the PSMDs, law practice entities, pawnbrokers and moneylenders - Conduct industry outreach activities to raise ML/TF/PF risk awareness and understanding of the AML/CFT/CPF requirements - Perform data analysis and visualization - Support ACD’s international engagements and preparation for the FATF ME of Singapore where the AML/CFT/CPF regulatory regime will be assessed against AML/CFT/CPF international standards.

What we are looking for

What we are looking for: We are looking for team players with positive and open attitudes, who want to learn and grow with ACD to be a progressive, firm and effective AML/CFT/CPF supervisor and have: - Interest in AML/CFT/CPF - Strong analytical and writing skills - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Highly motivated and proactive, takes ownership of the work given, and can respond flexibly to rapidly changing or complex situations - Ability to work independently and within a team environment to meet deadlines - Prior experience in compliance, audit, AML/CFT/CPF, FATF ME or prior work experience within the legal sector would be an advantage * Key required competencies* [Research and Analysis]: Distil and analyse large amounts of information to identify patterns, trends and outliers in order to better support evidence-based decisions. [Investigating and Gathering Evidence]: Investigate potential enforcement violations by collecting and analysing all evidence while considering facts of the case, and with an appreciation of different privacy laws, security standards, and frameworks across countries and jurisdictions. Ensure all evidence related to the case are appropriately obtained, documented, processed, and stored in accordance with agency policy and procedures to support case resolution. [Managing Risks]: Evaluate possible situational risks and develop strategies to prioritise safety to members of public, agency, and officers. Adopt a risk-based approach to enable better decision making in resource allocation and risk management. [Possessing Interviewing Skills]: Use appropriate interviewing techniques to obtain important information about the incident. Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract in the first instance. #LI-SW1

About Ministry of Law

In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people’s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore’s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.