AVP, Compliance Manager, International Oversight

ocbc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Learning & development opportunities

Community initiatives

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking a Group Oversight Specialist to strengthen its financial crime risk management across its international network. The role focuses on maintaining compliance governance for BOS BAROS, implementing policies, and advising on FCC matters in a fast-paced environment.

You will engage with diverse stakeholders, identify emerging risks, and help advance the bank's regulatory framework. A degree with 6+ years of FCC experience is required, alongside strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Degree holder with at least 6 years of FCC-related experience, preferably in private banking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain governance and oversight of BOS BAROS compliance activities.
• Implement BOS Group policies and procedures to BAROS.
• Provide FCC advisory to BOS BAROS.
• Plan and execute strategies to manage emerging risks and concerns.
• Review Management Action Plans in response to audits and regulatory findings.
• Assess oversight effectiveness outcomes semi-annually.
• Conduct risk culture assessment of BOS BAROS Front Office.
• Supervise and advise key business initiatives involving BOS BAROS.
• Guide development of compliance training and share best practices across BOS BAROS.
• Drive enhancements to the AML/CFT framework and program.
• Review senior management reporting.
• Support ad-hoc tasks/work as assigned by the manager.

Skills

FCC expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

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.

Why join

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise contributes directly to strengthening the Group's financial crime risk management framework across our international network. As the Group Oversight Specialist, supporting oversight of the Bank of Singapore (BOS) Branches, Affiliates, Representative Offices and Subsidiaries (BAROS), you will navigate complex regulatory environments while partnering with diverse stakeholders across Group OCBC. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad regional exposure, deepen your financial crime compliance expertise, and contribute to the consistent application of Group standards, helping to safeguard the Bank's reputation as a trusted and compliant financial institution.

How you succeed

You will excel in this role if you are able to work effectively across multiple markets, build strong partnerships and provide clear, practical compliance advice. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a solid understanding of financial crime risks are essential. By staying abreast of regulatory developments and emerging threats, you will help identify and mitigate risks, address audit and regulatory findings, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen the Bank's financial crime control framework and compliance culture.

What you do

• Maintain compliance governance and oversight on BOS Branches, Affiliates, Representative Offices and Subsidiaries ("BAROS").
• Implement BOS Group policies and procedures to BAROS.
• Provide FCC advisory to BOS BAROS.
• Plan and execute strategies to manage emerging risks and/or areas of emerging concerns.
• Review and provide guidance to BOS BAROS to formulate Management Action Plans in response to findings arising from audits and/or regulatory inspections.
• Assess oversight effectiveness outcomes semi-annually.
• Conduct risk culture assessment of BOS BAROS Front Office.
• Supervise and advise key business initiatives involving BOS BAROS.
• Guide the formulation of compliance training and share best practices across BOS BAROS.
• Drive and manage initiatives to enhance the AML/CFT framework and program.
• Review senior management reporting.
• Support any ad-hoc tasks/work as assigned by the manager.

Who you are

• Degree Holder with minimum 6 years of experience in FCC-related roles, preferably within private banking.
• Able to drive change and seize opportunities to improve FCC control environment in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to articulate thought process clearly.
• Possess a strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Team player, self-motivated and resourceful.

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.