Compliance Business Analyst – VP level
Job description
Our client, one of Singapore’s most prestigious and technology-forward banks, is seeking a Lead Functional Business Analyst to drive their next-generation initiatives and shape the future of digital compliance.
You will play a pivotal role in driving Compliance and KYC transformation initiatives by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced data analytics. You will partner closely with Compliance, Operations, Data Science, and Technology teams to design, deliver, and optimise intelligent solutions that enhance regulatory adherence, streamline client onboarding, improve transaction monitoring, and reduce financial crime risks.
💼 Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Strategy
Lead end-to-end functional analysis and requirements gathering across CDD, AML, Sanctions Screening, and Transaction Monitoring.
Translate complex regulatory frameworks (FATF, MAS, FCA, etc.) into actionable business and functional specifications for AI/ML-powered platforms.
Partner with data scientists and engineers to shape AI/ML use cases in areas such as entity resolution, customer risk scoring, and anomaly detection.
Conduct feasibility studies, gap analyses, and design target operating models for Compliance/KYC transformation initiatives.
AI/ML Solution Enablement
Define training data needs, feature engineering requirements, and model performance KPIs aligned with Compliance goals.
Assess and validate AI/ML model performance to ensure explain ability, traceability, and regulatory alignment.
Promote and support AI-led automation (NLP, document intelligence, robotic KYC, etc.) to accelerate efficiency and reduce operational risk.
Stakeholder & Program Leadership
Serve as the functional SME bridging Compliance, Technology, Operations, and Data teams.
Drive alignment across Compliance, Risk, Data, and IT stakeholders to ensure timely, successful delivery.
Support governance, documentation, and reporting for regulatory audits and internal committees.
Mentor junior BAs and contribute to capability building within the Compliance program.
Data & Technology Integration
Define data sourcing, lineage, and quality requirements for AI/ML-enabled Compliance systems.
Work with data architects to integrate structured and unstructured datasets for KYC and AML analytics.
Support dashboard and reporting design to visualize compliance performance and risk metrics.
🎓 Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
8–12 years of Business Analysis experience in Banking/Financial Services, with significant exposure to Compliance, KYC, AML, or Financial Crime.
Proven track record leading large-scale transformation or digitalisation initiatives in regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts, model governance, data pipelines, and explainable AI.
Familiarity with tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, SAS, Databricks (functional understanding; hands-on is a plus).
Exceptional stakeholder management, documentation, and communication capabilities.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary: SGD 180k – 220k annually
Performance-based bonus
Opportunity to lead strategic transformation programs within one of the region’s top-tier banks.
📩 How to Apply
If you are excited by the intersection of Compliance, AI/ML, and large-scale transformation—and want to be part of a major industry-shaping program—we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to sab@tenten-partners.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.