Senior Financial Crimes Specialist

**Location**

Singapore, Central Singapore

**Job Type**

Permanent

**Salary**

$7,067 - $17,945 Per Month

**Date Posted**

37 minutes ago

Additional Details

**Job ID**

13607

**Job Views**

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Roles & Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM) Specialist reports to the Deputy Head of Financial Crimes and supports the regional FCRM team in ensuring compliance with jurisdictional Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements and Wells Fargo’s corporate policies and directives. In this role, you will:
**Responsibilities**
- Support with the independent oversight of the AML/CFT program across the APAC Region.
- Assist with coordination among APAC MLROs.
- Identify, analyze, and appropriately escalate financial crimes risk-related issues.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes and internal controls.
- Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within functional area and contribute to large-scale planning related to functional area deliverables.
- Act as a regional point of contact for financial crimes escalations, including to review, comment and disposition or further escalate issues, as appropriate.
- Provide review and analysis of customer relationships for financial crimes risks and assess effectiveness of mitigating controls to manage such risks.
- Conduct research and collate feedback for regulatory questions and enquiries.
- Provide support on financial crimes-related internal audit and compliance testing matters.
- Assist with regional projects and initiatives, particularly in relation to emerging risks, new products/initiatives and control enhancements.
- Produce financial crimes-related metrics and risk reporting for internal consumption or to be distributed and leveraged by key stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the Front Line, Compliance partners, legal, audit, and other FCRM managers for effective risk management.

While role has regional coverage, it does not involve routine travel.

**Requirements**:

- 6+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, financial crimes investigations, risk management, or compliance.
- Sound knowledge of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and other financial crimes laws, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge and appreciation of recent legal, regulatory, and industry developments in financial crimes.
- Good understanding of KYC & AML requirements for various client types, lines of business, and products.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective communication with stakeholders verbally or via written form.
- Ability to develop and manage business relationships with various stakeholders, including front office and audit.
- Excellent analytical skills, lateral thinking, and problem-solving ability with high attention to detail.
- Ability to independently prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft product suite desired.
- Knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and global sanctions as well as relevant requirements in APAC jurisdictions preferred.
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other similar designation considered a plus.

BS/BA degree.

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senior

financial

crimes

specialist