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, trustees, pawnbrokers and moneylenders.
What the role is:
You will be part of a dynamic team supervising PSMDs, law practice entities, trustees, pawnbrokers and moneylenders for AML/CFT/CPF compliance and handling Financial Action Task Force’s mutual evaluation (FATF ME) related matters.

Senior Executive (Enforcement & Operations), ACD
Ministry of Law
Contract
Closing on 30 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Your responsibilities include the following:
- Conduct/ oversee the conduct of AML/CFT/CPF investigations of the PSMDs, law practice entities, trustees, pawnbrokers and moneylenders
- Determine and execute enforcement actions on regulatory breaches
- Perform data analysis and visualization
- Support ACD’s inter-agency and external meetings on AML/CFT/CPF matters related to the four sectors
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
- Highly motivated and proactive, takes ownership of the work given, and can respond flexibly to rapidly changing or complex situations within tight timelines
- Meticulous, with an eye for detail and keen interest in uncovering the truth
- Proficiency in investigative techniques such as collection of evidence, interviews, recording of statements and putting up of investigation papers with the view of prosecuting offenders in court
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in enforcement and investigations, preferably with experience in leading a team
* Key required competencies*
[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.
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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.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Law or the wider Public Service.