Compliance Due Diligence Analyst
Straitsx
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Compliance Due Diligence Analyst is required to conduct regular reviews of corporate, institutional, and retail clients, assessing changes in their ownership structures and adverse information.
Required Skills
Job Description
About the Role
As part of our expanding business and regulatory obligations, we are seeking a meticulous and driven Compliance Due Diligence Analyst to join our Compliance team. This role is crucial to maintaining our high standards of regulatory compliance and risk management as a Major Payment Institution.
What You Will Do
• Act as a key second line of defence, owning periodic reviews and ongoing due diligence across corporate, institutional, and selected retail clients.
• Conduct trigger event reviews to assess changes in client profiles, ownership structures, or adverse information.
• Perform independent onboarding reviews, assessing KYC, risk ratings, Source of Wealth and Source of Funds in line with AML/CFT standards.
• Lead risk-based periodic client reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and MAS requirements.
• Identify and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures, including account controls for higher-risk clients.
• Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation and support regulatory and audit requests.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Legal, and Operations teams while staying current on MAS regulations and industry best practices.
What We Are Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of experience in compliance, AML, or KYC/due diligence within financial services, ideally in payments, banking, or fintech.
• Strong interest in cryptocurrency and the digital asset ecosystem, with hands-on knowledge being a plus.
• Working understanding of MAS regulatory expectations, particularly under the Payment Services Act.
• Familiarity with corporate structures, beneficial ownership, Source of Wealth/Funds, and key AML/CFT risk indicators.
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.