AML KYC Business Risk Specialist

UBS AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Singapore seeks an AML Risk specialist. This role involves advising on AML matters, reviewing regulatory frameworks, and enhancing team capabilities. Candidates should have 6-12 years of experience in financial services and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The organization is dedicated to fostering a positive risk culture and collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in the financial industry.
• Prior experience in risk management or compliance required.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st line advice on AML related matters.
• Review frameworks and propose enhancements.
• Deliver training and share industry best practices.

Skills

Risk management

Financial crime compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Higher education

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Your role :

Are you a seasoned risk manager and can provide challenge to senior management in their risk decisions? Do you enjoy working in teams and contribute to the sustainable risk management of the business? Then we are looking for someone like you!

In your new role you will:

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st line advice and policy/framework interpretation to Markets on AML related matters in line with regulatory expectations and global/regional policies and guidance;
• Perform thematic, risk based reviews in line with the Bank’s risk appetite;
• Review frameworks, processes, controls in line with regulatory expectations and global/regional policies and guidance and propose enhancements;
• Partner with OH, AML Advisory team and C&ORC to uplift Markets capabilities on AML/CFT topics by developing materials (e.g. scenario guidance), providing relevant training, sharing feedback through lessons learnt, and sharing of industry best practices;
• Facilitate and organize periodic updates to regulators and address all regulatory, internal audit and 2nd line reviews with the Front and the other stakeholders;
• Present key updates to management including risks, issues & dependencies in appropriate forums and provide guidance on mitigation;
• Be a role model to your team of risk partners;
• Help drive a positive risk culture throughout the organization including driving and delivering selected trainings.

Your team

As a AML Risk specialist, you will be part of the Global Wealth Management (GWM) AML Business Risk Competency team based in Singapore

Your expertise

• completed higher education with at least 6-12 years of experience in the financial industry
• prior experience in risk management, financial crime compliance, compliance, operational risk or internal audit
• comprehensive understanding of wealth management business and the regulatory requirements in Hong Kong and/or Singapore
• strong collaboration skills and a team player
• strong communication, written and presentation skills
• proven analytical skills and commercial judgement that helps articulate rational solutions
• strong excel and power point skills
• team-oriented
• able to persevere through challenges with a solution-focused mindset
• proven track record of maintaining high performance in the face of adversity to work with a multitude of stakeholders with varying seniorities independently
• well organized and able to manage a multitude of topics
• driven and passionate to make a positive change in the organization