AML QA Analyst

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential. 

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List. 

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the role:

• Process and controls reviews: Interrogate and leverage data to support the QA team in evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls of AML processes/systems to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices
• Continuous monitoring: Identify key AML controls and procedure requirements - and turn these requirements into data-driven rules for continuous monitoring to detect adverse cases in real-time for prompt remediation 
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports documenting the results of QA reviews, including findings, root cause analysis, and recommendations for corrective actions
• Collaborate with teams: Work closely with the AML, Compliance, Product, and Data teams to address issues identified during QA reviews and to implement enhancements to AML processes
• Continuous improvement: Participate in initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AML processes, including the development of new QA methodologies and tools

Minimum qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in writing scripts for data processing in roles like Quality Assurance, Audit, Compliance, Risk Management or any other similar roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to “think first principles” and break problems down into structured, actionable parts.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and software (e.g. SQL, Python, or R) and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of AML regulations and best practices is a plus.
• Attention to detail and a strong understanding of QA/audit methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred qualifications: 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CISA, CIA) are a plus
• Experience in fintech or startup environments
• Experience in banking or consulting environments

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement. 
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspire’s Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the “Policy”), and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing people@aspireapp.com.