Analyst/AVP, Compliance Department (Financial Crime Compliance)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an AML professional to handle day-to-day issues and oversee AML matters across assigned APAC offices. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in the banking sector, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This role involves ensuring compliance with local regulations and staying updated on international AML developments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' of relevant experience (AML) in banking/Financial Institution.
• Experience in sanctions preferred.
• Able to work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day AML-related issues.
• Assist in reviewing and keeping department procedures up to date.
• Monitor and supervise the AML framework of assigned APAC offices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

To assist in AML matters for SNG and to handle day-to-day AML issues, checks and approvals (other than those issues which require legal advice) and supervise assigned APAC offices

Job Responsibilities

• responsible for day to day AML-related issues including checks on anti money laundering systems for hits on sanctions lists and for transactions flagged as suspicious and assisting with overseeing monitoring of AML matters as set out in local regulations and HO policies
• Assisting in reviewing and keeping dept desk procedures and guides up to date
• monitoring and supervising the AML framework of assigned APAC offices including working with AMLOs to understand the AML laws, policies and practices of the APAC office, keeping up to date with international developments in AML as well as changes to HO policies and recommend and monitor changes to the office’s policies, providing advice to AMLOs on AML matters (other than legal matters) and reviewing AML Procedure Manuals for assigned APAC offices
• Other tasks assigned by team lead or dept head

Job Requirements

• Degree or equivalent
• 2-5 years' of relevant experience (AML) in banking/Financial Institution, experience in sanctions preferred
• Meticulous, with a strong eye for details
• Good communcaton skills (written and spoken)
• Able to work under tight timelines
• Team player
• Willing to be hands on