Compliance Analyst (Transaction Monitoring)

We’re searching for another Compliance Analyst for our growing Singapore team to support our ongoing AML and transaction monitoring processes. This role will ensure Sokin operates in full compliance with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations and internal risk management policies while providing support to our clients and internal teams.

About Us

Sokin is a leading B2B financial services provider that enables global payments and receivables for businesses. Our mission: make cross-border transactions cheaper, faster and more transparent – at the best wholesale exchange rate.

We’re a new-age payments solution aiming to empower business trade cross-border with ease, with greater speed, and at reduced cost. Our clients can hold, send, receive and exchange over 75 currencies at a fixed rate through a single access point, as well as benefit from SokinPay’s integrated payment acceptance functionality. With a global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are rapidly becoming one of the biggest names in modern remittance.

Sokin has a rapidly increasing client base ranging from sports & entertainment to logistics, travel and more. We have grand plans and are looking to add to our already brilliant team to help us achieve our goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML checks and ongoing transaction monitoring for existing corporate clients.

• Help with identifying and verifying potential corporate client's identity (includes data collection, identification, verification, politically exposed person/sanctions lists check)

• Complete client due diligence searches
• Responsible for verification of client data to be added to the internal systems to be in line with client documentation.

• Manage case load and take ownership by tracking with business owners to ensure cases complete in a timely manner

• Liaise with business owners to clarify, investigate, escalate and resolve issues as they arise

• Completing ad hoc compliance tasks as required.

• Monitor transactions and client behaviour for unusual or suspicious activity and raise appropriate escalations.

• Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Legal) to resolve documentation or compliance-related queries.

• Track and manage a caseload of compliance reviews and follow-ups within agreed turnaround times.

• Manage the compliance support inbox and respond to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.

• Support the Head of Compliance with internal reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting where required.

• Assist in ongoing process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and compliance standards.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML, or KYC roles, preferably within fintech, payments, or banking.

• Knowledge of national/international regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT guidelines and relevant legislation.

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Proficiency with compliance databases and screening tools (e.g., World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, or similar).

• Experience in a startup or agile work environment is a plus.

Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in.

Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.