Assistant Vice President (AML Audit)

Mizuho; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced AML Auditor to lead and conduct comprehensive audits of AML business processes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in AML audit and compliance, coupled with strong analytical and organizational skills. This role involves developing risk-based audit plans, evaluating adherence to regulations, and preparing detailed reports for senior management. Professional certifications like CAMS are highly desirable, ensuring that candidates possess a robust understanding of AML practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in AML audit, compliance, or internal audit within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and international standards.
• Professional certifications like CAMS or CFE are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct end-to-end audits of AML business processes.
• Develop risk-based audit plans tailored to AML operations.
• Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage priorities

Report writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field

Tools

AML transaction monitoring systems

Job description

Your Key Roles & Responsibilities Include

• Lead and conduct end-to-end audits of AML business processes, including customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting (SAR/STR), sanctions screening, and correspondent banking.
• Develop risk-based audit plans and programs tailored to AML business operations.
• Perform fieldwork, including interviews, process walkthroughs, and control testing, to assess the design and operating effectiveness of AML controls.
• Evaluate the bank’s adherence to AML regulations and international standards (such as FATF recommendations).
• Review the implementation and effectiveness of the bank’s AML policies, procedures, and risk management framework.
• Test the adequacy of controls over customer onboarding, periodic reviews, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and high-risk customer management.
• Assess the effectiveness of transaction monitoring systems, alert handling, and escalation procedures.
• Evaluate the quality and timeliness of suspicious transaction investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risk implications, and practical recommendations for remediation.
• Present audit results to senior management and relevant committees, and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk management, IT, and business units to understand processes and share best practices.
• Advise business lines on AML risk and control issues, and contribute to the development of training and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor changes in AML regulations and emerging risks relevant to the bank’s business activities.
• Provide guidance on regulatory expectations and industry best practices for AML compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are highly desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in AML audit, compliance, or internal audit within a financial institution, preferably a bank.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and international AML standards.
• Experience with AML business processes, risk assessment, and control testing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.