Aml Governance Compliance Officer

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Compliance is part of the Risk, Legal and Compliance Division of Julius Baer and supports the Senior Management in ensuring compliance with external and internal regulations to actively manage operational, regulatory and reputational risks.

The AML Governance Compliance Officer (Governance CO) is responsible for AML Compliance Singapore’s maintenance of AML/KYC related policies and procedures, coordination of audits, management of regulatory submissions, execution of the Bank’s sanctions transaction monitoring program as well as supporting other AML related projects, initiatives and reviews.

The Governance CO supports both the BJBS Branch and the Julius Baer Trust Company Singapore (JBTC).

**YOUR CHALLENGE**:
**KEY**FEATURES**OF**THE**POSITION**:
**People**Management**:

- Support the CRO and Senior Management of BJBS Branch and JBTC in ensuring compliance with external and internal Regulations in the areas mentioned above and thus actively manage operational, regulatory and reputational risks.
- Part of the AML Governance team of Compliance Officers supporting BJBS Branch and JBTC.

**Client Management (internal &**external)**:

- Lead execution of the Bank’s sanctions transaction screening program by reviewing and dispositioning name hits generated by the Bank’s sanctions transaction screening system, and work closely with the sanctions team to ensure proper follow-up actions are taken
- Lead / provide Singapore Compliance representation on projects related to the Bank’s sanctions transaction screening system
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the BJBS Front Office, Operations team, and Risk Management teams
- Support the Compliance team in carrying out various reviews which may include investigation and transaction reviews, name screening
- Support the Head of Compliance and the Head of AML to develop and maintain AML/KYC-related policies, procedures and guidelines in line with local regulatory requirements, Group global minimum standards and industry best practices
- Work closely with Head Office to provide inputs on global policy consultation, drive the implementation of global initiatives and ensure various AML reporting requirements are completed
- Assist in handling ad hoc compliance issues related to enquiries from regulators, auditors (internal and external) and Head Office. This includes coordination and completion of regulatory submissions
- Handle intermediary bank requests

**Business**Management**:

- Coordinate the reporting of AML/KYC risk information to local risk management and Head Office
- Perform various AML/KYC control tasks to ensure proper and timely execution of AML/KYC Global Minimum Standards and controls
- Provide advice to Front employees, Operations and other Compliance teams on AML/KYC policy, procedure and guidelines
- Participate/lead in projects, process improvement, remediation actions relating to AML/KYC where required

**Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk**Management**:

- Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Ensure that AML/KYC control issues are properly identified, assessed, escalated and tracked for closure
- Ensure timely assistance and cooperation is rendered to MAS’ and law enforcements’ requests for information.

**YOUR PROFILE**:
**SKILLS**REQUIREMENTS**OF**THE**POSITION**:
**Personal and**Social**:

- Strong Personality with good organisational skills
- Excellent communication skill
- Ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders
- Setting the right priorities and ability to work on multiple assignments at the same time
- A strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent command of spoken and written English

**Professional and**Technical**:

- At least 5-7 years’ experience in either AML or risk management/control role, preferably in Private Banking or Wealth Management
- A good degree and understanding of the private banking industry and Wealth Management industry
- Strong knowledge of the MAS 626 Notice & Guidelines
- Experience in managing regulatory inspections, external and/or internal audits on AML/CFT issues
- PC proficient: MS word, excel, PowerPoint