Apac Head of Sun, Aml Tm L1, Shine B1

**What is this position about?**

The APAC Head of SUN Screening, AML TM L1, SHINE B1 is a regional position and key in the AML and Sanction 1st line of defense control framework in APAC. The position is to supervise the quality and risk control of the extended teams in ISPL, and to work in strong collaboration with Business partners and Compliance teams, locally, regionally, and globally.

SUN Screening L1 - handling of alerts generated thru the name screening (PEP & Sanction) of clients and related person/entities.

AML Transaction Monitoring L1 - handling of alerts generated thru the monitoring of client transactions.

SHINE B1 - handling of alerts generated thru the filtering of SWIFT payment messages.

**What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?**

Primary Role Responsibilities

**Production Management**
- Direct responsibility of regional hub based in Singapore and supervision of ISPL in the BAU delivery of the SUN Screening, AML Transaction Monitoring, and SHINE B1 production through regular KPI and dashboard.

**Change Management / Transformation**
- Lead and drive all projects and support the team to strategize implementation on project linked to the Singapore & ISPL team’s production scope (i.e. any regular screening, Trade Finance AML TM, Global Markets AML TM, CBK AML TM etc.) to strengthen our framework.
- Partner with AML global teams within LOD1 (AML TM Transformation, ITO FS, AML IT, Metier) and AML regional team (FS Compliance, Businesses) to define target tools and associated operating model, for CIB and APAC, with the aim to improve the relevance of alerts generated on a continuous basis.
- Monitoring and ensure the standardization of fine-tuning methodology, manage fine-tuning exercise in accordance to roadmap and explore data analysis strategies considering front to back operations process to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the framework.

**Risk Management**
- Federate Business Lines (TBA, Corporate Coverage) on FS (AML & Sanction) risks identification and control definition. In close collaboration with Business and Compliance stakeholders locally, regionally and globally, follow the evolution of Regulator and internal policy and requirement, assess and adapt, to ensure requirement are efficiently managed within framework.
- Ensure production quality assurance is conducted, secure remediation / rectifying actions are identified and completed where necessary.

**Governance**
- Run the CIB APAC AML OPCO, and actively contribute to the CIB APAC AML Steerco (run by Compliance) and other Global AML Committees.
- Design and manage resources / budget and negotiate with relevant Business Lines on new needs. Take ownership of the budget and ensure its adherence.

**Other contributions**
- Contribute to BNPP Control Framework
- Collaboration with other teams and department

**What is required for you to succeed?**
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- At least 15 years’ experience in banking /financial industry or handling AML transaction monitoring and investigation.
- A good understanding of corporate banking and trade finance transactions.
- Familiar with international AML regulations and sanctions.
- Ability to lead/coach/train a team of analysts as well as work independently.
- Ability to write concisely and clearly; and to produce clear constructive advice under pressure and within short timeframes.
- Must evidence an attention to detail and have an investigative and questioning nature.
- Design and propose solutions to better manage AML risks.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, a flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented approach to problem-solving and an ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, and preferably with some experience of dealing in multiple countries in APAC region.
- Ideally be familiar with navigating the operational tools which support AML/CFT Compliance controls.

**About BNP PARIBAS**

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.
- BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
- BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization
- Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness
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