Assistant VP (Quality Assurance Analytics) - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation seeks a QA professional to conduct independent reviews of Compliance and AML controls, ensuring alignment with laws and internal standards. You will manage QA programs and support regional assurance across APAC, guiding methodologies, reporting, and follow-up actions.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, analytics, and documenting audit trails while coordinating with Compliance, AML, and business units to strengthen the control environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or higher; ACAMS, ICA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in QA, Compliance, AML, Internal Audit, Risk Management or related control function within a bank or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions, corporate compliance requirements and assurance, testing or audit methodologies.
• Experience in assurance program management, regional oversight activities and/or stakeholder engagement would be advantageous.
• Experience or knowledge in IT Compliance, Technology Risk, Data Analytics, ESG Compliance would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, drafting, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills with good communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent QA reviews and testing of Compliance and AML controls, processes and activities.
• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Head Office policies, APAC guidelines and local procedures.
• Identify control weaknesses, root causes, thematic issues and areas for improvement.
• Escalate significant issues, breaches or potential breaches identified through QA activities.
• Provide practical recommendations and track remediation actions to ensure timely and effective closure.
• Maintain complete and accurate review documentation, supporting evidence and review trails.
• Work closely with Compliance, AML, business and support functions to facilitate QA activities and follow-up actions.
• Prepare clear, concise and risk-focused QA reports, dashboards and thematic analysis for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Drafting

Multi-stakeholder navigation

Education

University degree or higher

ACAMS, ICA or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics tools

Dashboard tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Compliance and AML Quality Assurance Reviews

• Conduct independent QA reviews and testing of Compliance and AML controls, processes and activities.


• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Head Office policies, APAC guidelines and local procedures.


• Identify control weaknesses, root causes, thematic issues and areas for improvement.


• Escalate significant issues, breaches or potential breaches identified through QA activities.


• Provide practical recommendations and track remediation actions to ensure timely and effective closure.


• Maintain complete and accurate review documentation, supporting evidence and review trails.


• Work closely with Compliance, AML, business and support functions to facilitate QA activities and follow-up actions.


• Prepare clear, concise and risk-focused QA reports, dashboards and thematic analysis for management and stakeholders.

2. QA Program Management

• Develop, maintain and enhance Compliance and AML QA programs, testing methodologies, templates and desk procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, policy changes and internal standards.


• Support continuous improvement of QA planning, sampling, testing, reporting and issue-tracking processes.

3. Regional Assurance and Oversight

• Review Compliance Self-Reviews and AML Independent Reviews conducted by APAC offices.


• Assess the quality, consistency and effectiveness of review methodologies, findings, recommendations and follow-up actions.


• Provide guidance and feedback on QA standards, review methodologies and control expectations to promote consistent practices across APAC offices.


• Identify thematic risks, emerging issues, good practices and opportunities to strengthen the regional assurance framework.


• Support regional initiatives to enhance assurance standards, reporting discipline and control effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• University degree or higher; ACAMS, ICA or equivalent certification preferred.


• Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in QA, Compliance, AML, Internal Audit, Risk Management or related control function within a bank or financial institution.


• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions, corporate compliance requirements and assurance, testing or audit methodologies.


• Experience in assurance program management, regional oversight activities and/or stakeholder engagement would be advantageous.


• Experience or knowledge in specialised areas such as IT Compliance, Technology Risk, Data Analytics, ESG Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance would be advantageous


• Strong analytical, drafting, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills - having good communications skills, with ability to navigate multiple organizations and find common ground.


• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and data analytics, reporting and dashboard tools.


• Able to manage multiple priorities, workstreams, senior stakeholders and time-sensitive deliverables.


• Collaborative, and team oriented


• High level of integrity, attention to detail, ownership, and accountability

(This is a 12 months contract role) COMPLIANCE_LEGAL