Business Risk Specialist - AVP

ocbc; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Singapore Hong Kong is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Vice President to join the Monitoring and Assurance team. The role focuses on surveillance of investment transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies and HKMA/SFC regulations.

You will develop surveillance methodologies, produce insightful reports, and drive automation of surveillance workflows while supporting audits and investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting transaction surveillance or business controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of HKMA/SFC regulatory expectations in private banking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance reviews and continuous monitoring of investment transactions to identify risks or violations.
• Oversee development of advanced surveillance methodologies and sampling techniques.
• Prepare detailed surveillance reports with findings and recommendations for senior management.
• Lead initiatives to automate surveillance workflows leveraging technology.
• Support internal audits and regulatory examinations with data and analysis.
• Assist Complaint Handling investigations using surveillance techniques.

Skills

Surveillance & Monitoring

Analytical skills

HKMA/SFC regulations

Communication

PowerBI

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Tools

PowerBI

Banking systems

Job description

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities. At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group's global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities. At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group's global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join our Monitoring and Assurance team within Bank of Singapore Hong Kong. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and conducting surveillance reviews on investment transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role requires strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of private banking operations, solid knowledge of suitability regime under HKMA/SFC, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

What you do

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive surveillance reviews and continuous monitoring of investment transactions to identify potential risks, irregularities, or violations of regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Oversee the development and management of advanced surveillance methodologies and sampling techniques to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the surveillance process.
• Prepare detailed and insightful surveillance reports that clearly communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Lead and drive strategic initiatives aimed at automating and streamlining surveillance workflows, leveraging technology to improve operational effectiveness and ensure robust risk management.
• Support internal audits and regulatory examinations by providing necessary data, analysis, and explanations related to monitoring activities.
• Support Complaint Handling investigation leveraging surveillance techniques and knowledge as needed.

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. Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in private banking, investment monitoring, compliance, or risk management roles, experience with HKMA and SFC is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of private banking products, investment transactions, and regulatory environment in Hong Kong (e.g., regulations and expectations of HKMA/SFC).
• Proven experience in conducting transaction surveillance or business controls areas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in navigating banking systems, MS Office applications and PowerBI