AVP, CDD

Why Join
In this ever-evolving financial crime landscape, you will have the opportunity to work with and provide expert financial crime advisory guidance to Business Units and other relevant stakeholders within Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and across the Bank. As part of the FCC community of experts, you will ensure second line oversight over business execution of within appropriate and effective risk safeguards to collectively combat financial crime. Your subject matter expertise will be instrumental in ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the bank's reputation as a trusted financial institution.
How you succeed
Collaboration, sound subject matter knowledge, effective communication skills and strong stakeholder management are essential aspects of your role and you will contribute to a culture of compliance and create a united front against financial crime.
Overall, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the bank's integrity and protecting it from financial crime threats. Your dedication to staying informed and your ability to provide sound guidance will be crucial in maintaining a strong compliance framework in this dynamic landscape.
What you do
This role supports the Singapore BU on day-to-day FCC-related advisory and ad hoc project/regulatory related matters, primarily:

• Review Customer Due Diligence assessments from the BU for AML/CFT & Sanctions risks
• Provide AML/CFT advisory guidance to the BU and be a subject matter expert on the interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations in relations to AML, KYC and CDD
• Coordinate with the GRB Policy designate to ensure BU considers for change implementation the Group CDD procedures updates arising from e.g. regulatory changes
• Provide sound FCC regulatory advice for new product reviews
• Identify compliance issues that require follow up or investigation and discuss emerging FCC risk issues with BU to keep abreast with AML/CFT and sanctions laws, regulations, and developments
• Facilitate the periodic CDD and AML/CFT risk reporting to key stakeholders by GFCC CFS Advisory as well as ensure FCC governance oversight of similar BU reporting.
• Manage regulatory queries in coordination with BU and other relevant stakeholders
• Providing AML/CFT training to Business Unit or 1.5 Compliance unit as required
• Participate and facilitate internal AML related projects and industry projects, as required
• Any other duties/assignments that are assigned by the line manager

Who you work with
Group Legal & Compliance takes care of integrity and ensures compliance with all rules and regulations, developing the policies and procedures that manage and mitigate risk. In an evolving world where we're actively driving digital transformation, it's no easy task. But we thrive on the challenge because we're future-ready and focused on driving change.

Qualifications
Who you are

• Possess 5 - 7 years of working experience in advisory function with other global and/or local financial institutions, preferably related to retail business / private banking. Other relevant advisory experience may also be considered.
• Holds a bachelor's degree in related disciplines or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory requirements including MAS Notice 626. Knowledge of sanctions is a plus.
• Great interpersonal, communication and ability to work collaboratively across different stakeholder groups.
• Possesses positive attitude, a fast learner and ability to deliver high quality results within tight deadlines

Who we are
Singapore's longest established bank, we've been helping people and businesses get what they want from life since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Embracing technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, the entire focus of our organisation remains to be Simply Spot On. In everything we do.
And so whether you want innovate needs-based financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
What we offer
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

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