AML, Surveillance Design and Solutioning Officer

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks a compliance expert to implement FCC surveillance systems and enhance fraud detection. The ideal candidate will drive initiatives across the bank, assess risks, draft business requirements, and prepare reports. A minimum of 3 years' experience in AML and fraud risk management is required, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. Proficiency in SQL and collaboration with diverse stakeholders are essential for success in this transformative role.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in compliance and AML/CFT with financial institutions.
• Understanding of AML/CFT regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with financial industry products and operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive FCC surveillance system implementation across the bank.
• Assess and implement controls for money laundering and fraud risks.
• Draft business requirements for compliance initiatives.
• Prepare and present project reports and review status with stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

SQL knowledge

Collaboration

Education

University degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Why Join

• To play a crucial role in developing and implementing surveillance systems and solutions to detect and mitigate potential risks and compliance issues.
• To contribute to the development of robust surveillance systems that enhance the organization's ability to identify and address potential risks, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.

How you succeed

• Have a deep understanding of anti-money laundering (“AML”) and fraud risks, banking products, and monitoring technology.
• Able to identify and resolve issues to ensure that OCBC can demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

What you do

• Drive FCC surveillance system implementation and initiatives across the bank, subsidiaries, and branches.
• Assess money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud risks within the bank and implement mitigants and controls.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert in FCC surveillance systems.
• Draft business requirements for compliance initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports on projects and initiatives.
• Stay updated on current business and industry trends relevant to the bank.
• Ensure risk frameworks are well‑designed and operating effectively.
• Handle audit queries.
• Partner with GFCC teams, operations, and technology for successful execution of GFCC projects.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders to review project status and potential risks.
• Perform post‑implementation reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement recommended changes.
• Manage risks to the program by recognizing significant risks, developing solutions, and escalating issues to management.
• Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

Who you work with

Group Legal & Compliance takes care of integrity and ensures compliance with all rules and regulations, developing the policies and procedures that manage and mitigate risk. In an evolving world where we’re actively driving digital transformation, it’s no easy task. But we thrive on the challenge because we’re future‑ready and focused on driving change.

Who we are

Singapore’s longest established bank, we’ve been helping people and businesses get what they want from life 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. Embracing technology and creativity to become a future‑ready learning organisation. But for all that change, the entire focus of our organisation remains to be Simply Spot On. In everything we do.

And so whether you want innovate needs‑based 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. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Qualifications

• A university degree with at least 3 years’ experience in compliance and anti‑money laundering/counter terrorism financing compliance (“AML”) and/or fraud risk management with established financial institutions.
• Good knowledge of business, products and operations of the financial industry, and familiar with AML/CFT regulatory requirements impacting financial institutions.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to engage and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes.
• Proficient with SQL and its variation among popular databases, Python and/or other coding languages would be an advantage.