AML & Sanctions Risk Team Member

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist in Singapore to protect customers and the bank from financial crimes. You will monitor transactions, conduct due diligence on high-risk clients, develop AML policies, and train colleagues on procedures.

You will work with multiple teams to implement effective controls, stay updated on AML regulations, and report suspicious activity to authorities. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field, such as law, finance, or accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in anti-money laundering or a related field.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations and trends.
• Professional certifications, such as CAMS or CFE, are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze customer transactions to identify potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and due diligence on high-risk customers.
• Develop and implement anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
• Provide training to colleagues on anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other teams to implement effective controls and mitigate risks.
• Identify and report suspicious transactions to the relevant authorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

CAMS/CFE advantage

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Who we are

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here. This is the broad job description of the job profile. Definitive job description should be reviewed and discussed between you and your manager.

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Why Join As an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist at OCBC, you will play a critical role in protecting our customers and the bank from financial crimes. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to preventing and detecting money laundering and terrorist financing activities. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you will need to stay up-to-date with the latest anti-money laundering regulations and trends. You will need to analyze complex data and identify potential risks, and work closely with other teams to implement effective controls. You will also need to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide training to colleagues on anti-money laundering policies and procedures.

What you do

• Monitor and analyze customer transactions to identify potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities
• Conduct risk assessments and due diligence on high-risk customers
• Develop and implement anti-money laundering policies and procedures
• Provide training to colleagues on anti-money laundering policies and procedures
• Collaborate with other teams to implement effective controls and mitigate risks
• Identify and report suspicious transactions to the relevant authorities

Who you are

• A degree in a relevant field, such as law, finance, or accounting
• At least 3 years of experience in anti-money laundering or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations and trends
• Professional certifications, such as CAMS or CFE, are an advantage

Who we are

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

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.

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.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here

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As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.