Assistant Vice President, AML KYC/CDD Advisory

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Overview of the Department:

The Financial Crimes Office for Asia (FCOA) is part of the Global Financial Crimes Division headquartered in New York.  It works to ensure that our organisation conducts its business such that we protect our reputation, our business, and our clients within the regulatory and legal framework. It is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective systems and controls in MUFG Offices in Asia, to protect clients' assets and to mitigate the risk that MUFG might be used to further financial crime(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• In this regional role within the FCOA AML/KYC CDD Advisory Team, you are required to support, liaise/ co-ordinate with the Country and Global Financial Crimes Teams on a regular basis and support key FCC initiatives to uplift and maintain the Global Financial Crimes Compliance Program in Asia with a specific focus on KYC CDD.

• Implementing applicable Global AML policies and procedures, including updating and drafting of KYC Operating Manuals (OMs) and respective Local Country Addendums.

• Provide sound compliance advise and work with relevant stakeholders Local Financial Compliance Officers (LFCFs) in managing and mitigating compliance risks and strengthening the local compliance framework.

• Collaborate with relevant GFCD Technology, LFCFs and FLOD teams to provide required support to ensure that AML risks are appropriately identified and managed for a successful execution of the Global Compliance Platform (GCOP) platform for APAC.

• Provide SME support on CDD, EDD and GCOP matters to the wider teams through continous engagement by sharing best practices.

• Support the embedment of the risk framework for all financial crime risks (AML, ABC, Sanctions) within client processes including the KYC/ CDD procedures.

• Proactively identify process gaps and contribute ideas for improving controls and operational workflows.

• Maintain good working knowledge of industry trends, products, relevant laws and regulations and support in the development of practical solutions and processes that are in line with industry practices.

Job requirements:

• Sound knowledge of Industry KYC/CDD/Compliance/Anti Money Laundering rules. Industry related certification (e.g. CAMS or ICA Diploma) will be an added advantage

• At least 5 years of KYC and CDD experience in wholesale financial services is required including an understanding of wholesale & transaction banking businesses/products, infrastructure, applications

• Being aware of regulatory changes and current events, both local and cross border, that may have an impact on existing and potential client relationships

• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including front office individuals, skilled at diplomatically breaking down barriers and obstacles

• Detailed oriented, analytical, inquisitive and apply sound judgements

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, and experience in external database searches, such as World Check, Factiva, and Lexis/Nexis

We regret to inform that only shorlisted applicants will be notified.

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