Total 4 transaction attorney job vacancies in Others category in Singapore

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide guidance within the Transaction Monitoring and Sanction function
• Oversight of day to day Transaction Monitoring and Sanction function and monitor aging status
• Assist in performing level 2 review of corporate alerts
• Assist in performing level 2 review of STORMS alerts
• Review and checking of response for Production Orders
• Filing of STR
• Assist in performing sample testing on commercial bank individual alerts cleared by Level 1 reviewers
• Review quarterly sample testing on Accuity (trade financing) alerts
• Annual review of transaction monitoring parameters and thresholds
• Review gap analysis performed by business units and assessed by team members
• Review of business/exception/extension memos
• Assist in management, Head Office and regulatory reporting
• Assist in audit and regulatory inspections/requests
• Review of AML policy and procedure and to undertake appropriate changes
• Conducts AML relating training as and when necessary
• Sharing session with Transaction Monitoring and Sanction team members during ongoing regular meetings
• Dissemination of regulatory updates from STRO/authority
• Any other project(s) assigned from time to time

Job Requirements:

• At least Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in similar capacity in a Bank in Singapore
• Strong knowledge in local rules and regulations
• Good interpersonal skills to handle stakeholders across multiple departments

Job Description & Requirements

Description

Over 15 years of experience in delivering banking and FinTech solutions across transaction monitoring, payment systems, and compliance frameworks.

Designed and implemented end-to-end transaction monitoring systems for real-time risk assessment and compliance.

Deep expertise in building solutions for post-trade settlements and reconciliation processes.

Expert in AML, KYC, FATCA, and sanctions compliance,ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards.

Expertise in crafting data architectures supporting trade order management systems (OMS) and wealth management platforms.

Hands-on expertise in designing solutions for credit risk monitoring and client lifecycle management (CLM).

Comprehensive knowledge of SWIFT standards, ISO 20022 protocols, and modern payment systems.

Architected scalable, cloud-native systems utilizing AWS, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.

Developed solutions for blockchain applications in compliance and secure transactions.

Delivered high-impact regulatory reporting tools for financial institutions, enhancing audit readiness.

Strong background in developing applications aligned with sanctions compliance regulations.

Successfully integrated client onboarding solutions with compliance systems to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Extensive experience in regulatory environments with tools supporting AML transaction analysis and fraud detection.

Strong advocate for digital transformation through blockchain innovations and modern FinTech methodologies.

Delivered high-level and low-level designs forcritical compliance-driven financial systems

• Lead and provide guidance within the Transaction Monitoring and Sanction function
• Oversight of day to day Transaction Monitoring and Sanction function and monitor aging status
• Assist in performing level 2 review of corporate alerts
• Assist in performing level 2 review of STORMS alerts
• Review and checking of response for Production Orders
• Filing of STR
• Assist in performing sample testing on commercial bank individual alerts cleared by Level 1 reviewers
• Review quarterly sample testing on Accuity (trade financing) alerts
• Annual review of transaction monitoring parameters and thresholds
• Review gap analysis performed by business units and assessed by teammembers
• Review of business/exception/extension memos
• Assist in management, HO and regulatory reporting
• Assist in audit and regulatory inspections/requests
• Review of AML policy and procedure and to undertake appropriate changes
• Conducts AML relating training as and when necessary
• Sharing session with Transaction Monitoring and Sanction team members during ongoing regular meetings
• Dissemination of regulatory updates from STRO/authority

Requirements:

• At least Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or a related field Working Experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in similar capacity in a Bank in Singapore
• Strong knowledge in local rules and regulations
• Good interpersonal skills to handle stakeholders across multiple departments

Interested candidates please email resume in MS Word format to [email protected]

Please state your last drawn and expected package, relevant skill sets and the position you are applying for.

Resumes collected will be kept in strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only.

As part of our continued growth and innovation of our Mergers & Acquisitions service, ERM is seeking motivated Principal Consultant / Consulting Director (Transaction Advisory), who is interested in participating & leading in a variety of projects covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services to be based in Singapore, where we are growing as a regional hub in ERM APAC.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert global consulting company, which aims to lead the field in sustainability consulting. We are working on challenging environmental projects for large industrial, financial and global clients. Access to ERM's worldwide network of EHS/ ESG experts provides the knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for everyone. As part of the Singapore office’s regional finance sector offering, this role will also offer opportunities to gain experience and lead projects around sustainable finance and carbon markets.

ERM understands that every M&A deal presents a unique set of ESG risks and liabilities, which require rapid and rigorous quantification as part of the transaction process. For over 25 years, we have been providing critical, confidential, and time-sensitive advice on environmental risks to assist companies execute their most important transactions. ERM’s M&A Transaction Advisory services provide unrivalled global capabilities and in-depth understanding across the financial, commercial, industrial, and extractive sectors.

Some of our key DD services include:

• EHS/ESG/E&S due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, capital raising and project finance including Equator Principles reviews.
• Carbon and energy due diligence.
• Post-merger Integration support.
• Management system, EHS culture, gap analysis, and benchmarking.
• Embedding social, stakeholder and sustainability elements into due diligence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support Go-to-Market activities and Partners in client facing BD/ sales activities.
• Manage and perform ESG Due Diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and property transactions, with a focus on private equity and development finance institution mandates.
• Manage and conduct E&S due diligence for project finance.
• Assess environmental and social risks and liabilities, ensuring alignment with IFC Performance Standards and World Bank EHS Guidelines.
• Conduct detailed analysis of ESG risks, including climate change, biodiversity, stakeholder engagement, labour practices, and community health and safety.
• Provide advice to clients on integrating ESG considerations into M&A transactions, including compliance with international standards like Equator Principles.
• Lead a high-performing and talented team as well as mentor junior consultants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive assessments covering financial, environmental, and social performance.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferred to be in consultancy with relevant project experiences in EHS/ESG/E&S Due Diligence of experiences or buyer and seller-side transactions in private equity and DFI contexts.
• In-depth understanding of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, and their practical application in M&A scenarios.
• Previous experience around ESIA, ESMP, ESMS development.
• Proven ability to manage projects involving environmental permitting, compliance audits, and post-merger ESG integration.
• Excellent communication (both written and spoken) and coordination skills.
• Experienced in managing multiple medium scale projects concurrently.
• Experienced in drafting and reviewing proposals expeditiously.
• Effective and empathetic leader.
• Ability to travel, maintain flexibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Financial Sector & M&A trends in Singapore and the region, in particular PE, Multi-development Banks and/or commercial banks as a plus.