Hiring for Compliance & Risk in Singapore
Continued strength in regulatory and risk hiring is expected in 2026, though the market will remain competitive and selective. Specialists in sanctions, complex KYC onboarding, credit risk, and non‑financial regulatory compliance have the strongest demand.
Baseline skills now include analytics, AI literacy, digital risk, and vendor-risk oversight, while specialised talent in sanctions, credit risk, and emerging digital-risk areas remains highly sought after.
In-Demand Compliance & Risk Roles in Singapore
- Credit Risk Specialists
- Sanctions professionals
- KYC Experts
- Non-Financial Regulatory Compliance Specialists
- Regulatory Advisory and Governance Specialists
- Digital risk, third-party/vendor risk and technology-driven compliance roles
In-Demand Compliance & Risk Skills in Singapore
- Deep regulatory knowledge across MAS frameworks and sector-specific acts
- Sanctions screening, investigation and escalation
- Complex KYC/AML case handling and onboarding governance
- Credit analysis and portfolio risk assessment
- Data analytics, AI literacy, and digital-risk competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-border regulatory communication
Up, Down, or Flat? Compliance & Risk Salary Trends in Singapore
Specialised talent in sanctions, credit risk, regulatory advisory, and digital-risk areas continues to command premiums across 2024–2025. Regional roles offer higher compensation than local scopes due to broader oversight.
In 2026, base salary growth stays steady while total compensation, including bonuses, allowances, equity, and incentives, grows.
Compliance & Risk Salaries in Singapore
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| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | 5 - 10 years | 10 - 15 years | 15+ years |
KYC Annual rate |
Compliance | Singapore | S$130,000 | S$180,000 | S$250,000 | |
Sanctions Annual rate |
Compliance | Singapore | S$140,000 | S$210,000 | S$300,000 | |
Transaction Monitoring Annual rate |
Compliance | Singapore | S$125,000 | S$180,000 | S$250,000 | |
Compliance Testing Annual rate |
Compliance | Singapore | S$125,000 | S$180,000 | S$250,000 | |
Regulatory Compliance Annual rate |
Compliance | Singapore | S$150,000 | S$250,000 | S$320,000 | |
Corporate Secretary Annual rate |
Compliance | Singapore | S$132,000 | S$198,000 | S$242,000 | |
AML Advisory Annual rate |
Compliance | Singapore | S$135,000 | S$190,000 | S$250,000 | |
Credit Risk Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$150,000 | S$200,000 | S$300,000 | |
Market Risk Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$150,000 | S$200,000 | S$300,000 | |
Operational Risk Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$135,000 | S$180,000 | S$280,000 | |
Quant Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$180,000 | S$275,000 | S$385,000 | |
Enterprise Risk Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$135,000 | S$180,000 | S$280,000 | |
Portfolio Risk & Analytics Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$160,000 | S$220,000 | S$308,000 | |
Commodities Risk Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$132,000 | S$198,000 | S$264,000 | |
Asset Management / Investment Risk Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$176,000 | S$242,000 | S$352,000 | |
Reporting Role Annual rate |
Risk | Singapore | S$132,000 | S$198,000 | S$264,000 |
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