Executive, Risk & Compliance

Executive, Risk & Compliance – Dentons

Location: Singapore

Company: Dentons 

Average Salary: S$4,500 – S$6,800 per month

Dentons is searching for a high-integrity, meticulous Risk & Compliance Executive to join the world’s largest law firm. In a landscape of increasingly complex international regulations, we need a proactive gatekeeper to ensure our operational and ethical standards remain unassailable. This role is built for a professional who thrives on detail and understands that robust compliance is the foundation of elite legal service. You will be instrumental in managing conflict-of-interest checks, anti-money laundering (AML) protocols, and internal risk mitigation strategies that protect the firm’s global reputation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct rigorous due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) screenings for new and existing international clients.

• Evaluate potential conflicts of interest across the firm’s global network to ensure ethical alignment before new engagements.

• Monitor and update internal risk registers to reflect the latest regulatory changes in the Singaporean and global legal markets.

• Facilitate AML and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) reporting requirements in strict accordance with local legislation.

• Assist in the training of legal and support staff on internal compliance policies and best practices for data protection.

Professional Profile:

• Previous experience in risk, compliance, or a legal support environment.

• Strong understanding of AML/KYC frameworks and Singapore’s regulatory environment.

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with absolute discretion.

• Proactive mindset and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines.