About Sleek

Through proprietary software and AI, along with a focus on customer delight, Sleek makes the back-office easy for micro SMEs.

We give Entrepreneurs time back to focus on what they love doing - growing their business and being with customers. With a surging number of Entrepreneurs globally, we are innovating in a highly lucrative space.

We operate 3 business segments:

1. Corporate Secretary: Automating the company incorporation, secretarial, filing, Nominee Director, mailroom and immigration processes via custom online robots and SleekSign. We are the market leaders in Singapore with ~5% market share of all new business incorporations
2. Accounting & Bookkeeping: Redefining what it means to do Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax and Payroll thanks to our proprietary SleekBooks ledger, AI tools and exceptional customer service
3. FinTech payments: Overcoming a key challenge for Entrepreneurs by offering digital banking services to new businesses

Sleek launched in 2017 and now has around 15,000 customers across our offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK. We have around 450 staff with an intact startup mindset.

We have achieved >70% compound annual growth in Revenue over the last 5 years and as a result have been recognised by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes and LinkedIn as one of the fastest growing companies in Asia. Backed by world-class investors, we are on track to be one of the few cash flow positive, tech-enabled unicorns based out of Singapore.

Some other great things about working at Sleek...

Humility and kindness: Humility is a core attribute we hire for, which means we have a culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and being able to laugh. Kindness is also incredibly important. We are committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

Flexibility: You'll be able to work from home 3 days per week. If you need to start early or start late to cater to your family or other needs, we don't mind, so long as you get your work done and proactively communicate. You can also work fully remote from anywhere in the world for 1 month each year

Financial benefits: We pay competitive market salaries and provide staff with generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

Personal growth: You'll get a lot of responsibility and autonomy at Sleek - we move at a fast pace so you'll be making decisions, making mistakes and learning. There's also a range of internal and external facing training programmes we run. We're also at the forefront of utilising AI in our space and are developing a regional centre of AI excellence. It is our intention that if you leave Sleek, you leave as a more well-rounded person and professional.

Sleek is also a proudly certified B Corp. Since we started our journey in 2017, we've been committed to building Sleek as a force for good. In just over 5 years, we've joined a community of industry leaders like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and P&G who are building an inclusive, equitable, and a regenerative economy. We have planted over 29,271 trees to reforest our ecosystem and saved 7 tons of paper from landfills by processing over 1.4M pages through SleekSign. We aim to be Carbon Neutral by 2030.

About the role

We're on the lookout for a driven and curious Junior Compliance Officer to join our Risk & Compliance team.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you'll learn fast, contribute from day one, and gain exposure

across regulatory operations, product compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

You won't just be reviewing documents-you'll be helping us build smart processes, shape the way compliance

supports business growth, and work alongside experienced professionals who'll support your development.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate who wants to make an impact in a fast-moving fintech

scale-up.

Outcomes:

1. Due Diligence Facilitator: Perform comprehensive background checks on potential clients, including identity verification, business activity analysis, and assessment of financial flows and shareholder profiles.
2. Client Relationship Manager: Foster positive client relationships through clear, respectful communication, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience without causing discomfort.
3. Risk Assessment Analyst: Analyse potential risks associated with new clients, considering their business models, financial activities, and compliance with local regulatory standards.
4. Regulatory Advisor: Keep updated with AML and Sanctions regulations, ensuring all onboarding processes are compliant and adapt to legislative changes.
5. Feedback and Improvement Analyst: Utilize insights from client interactions to refine and enhance the onboarding process, aiming for continuous improvement.
6. Team Collaborator: Work synergistically with departments like corporate secretarial, customer support, and accounting to facilitate a cohesive onboarding experience.
7. Education and Training Advocate: Commit to ongoing professional development in client onboarding and due diligence to maintain and enhance expertise.
8. Problem Solver: Tackle compliance challenges with informed decision-making to resolve issues promptly and effectively.
9. Quality Assurance Monitor: Ensure procedures consistently meet high-quality standards in client service and regulatory compliance.
10. Regulatory Strategy Architect: Develop strategic compliance frameworks that not only meet but surpass regulatory requirements.
11. Compliance Educator: Instill a culture of compliance and integrity, emphasizing the significance of compliance practices to all team members.
12. Risk Management Partner: Engage with diverse teams to proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance and financial crime risks.
13. Continuous Improvement Advocate: Actively seek and implement enhancements to our compliance methodologies, ensuring agility and effectiveness in a changing regulatory landscape.

To do this, you will have:

• Analytical Skills for Risk Assessment: Demonstrate proficiency in conducting risk assessments for corporate clients, identifying potential AML/CTF risks through a detailed analysis of client information and business structures.
• Regulatory Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of AML/CTF and Sanctions regulations, applying this knowledge effectively in the client onboarding process to ensure compliance and proper client classification.
• Client Verification Skills: Exhibit expertise in conducting comprehensive due diligence, including identity verification and detailed scrutiny of business information, particularly for high-risk clients and entities.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate complex AML/CTF and Sanctions requirements clearly and empathetically to clients, fostering trust and understanding without inducing discomfort.
• Ethical Judgment and Integrity: Maintain the highest ethical standards, capable of making prudent judgment calls in complex situations and escalating compliance issues when necessary.
• Experience: Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1-2 years of internship or entry-level experience in compliance, client due diligence, or regulatory analysis are welcome. Exposure to fintech, startups, or legal/policy environments is a plus, but not required. More important is your willingness to learn, solve problems, and take ownership.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, with proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading essential for effective communication with clients and regulatory bodies. Additional language skills are beneficial for handling a diverse client base.
• Professional Certification: Holding a certification from a recognized AML/CTF organization, like ACAMS or equivalent, is highly desirable, indicating a thorough understanding of AML/CTF practices and a commitment to professional development in the field.

Behavioural fit is also important at Sleek, and we will be looking for candidates that have a proven track record of embodying the below attributes in their recent roles:

Ownership: This shows reliability and helps build trust within the team. We move fast and need to know that everyone will see things through to completion and proactively help to get things back on track when challenges arise. Accountability is really important to us.

Humility: There is so much we don't know. Humility allows for open-mindedness to feedback and a willingness to learn from others. It paves the way for collaboration and creates a positive work environment. It is a key ingredient of self awareness and emotional intelligence.

Structured Thinking: Our business is complex with many layers (many services, many countries, many cultures). Regardless of whether you're more analytical or creative in nature, being able to show sound judgement is important to us. It ensures solutions are pragmatic and balance the needs of the organisation, team and customers.

Data driven: We are a data rich business with ~15,000 small customers. Each decision we make can impact many more people than we realise - so it's critical that we use sound data to support our strategies and review the success of our initiatives.

Can have tough conversations in a positive way: It's not a matter of if, but when difficult interpersonal situations arise. Disagreement, conflict and disappointment are a given in a fast moving business where people care about their work. People that proactively have tough conversations with kindness build empathy, trust and great working relationships.

About the interview process

The successful candidate will participate in the below interview stages.

It might seem like a lot - but fear not - we come prepared! We anticipate the process to last no more than 3 weeks from start to finish depending on your availability.

Whether the interviews are held over video call or in person will depend on your location and the role.

Introductory call

• A ~30 minute video call with a member of our HR team to discuss your application and get a better understanding of your experience and expectations for the role

Career Exploration and Strengths Assessment

• A ~60 minute chat with the Hiring Manager to dive into your educational experiences, projects, or any relevant internships you've completed. This is an opportunity to discuss what you've enjoyed, where you've excelled, and any challenges you've encountered. Additionally, we'll explore your key strengths, looking for alignment with the skills and mindset needed in HR, including communication, organisation, and attention to detail.