AVP, Compliance Manager, International Oversight

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

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking an experienced FCC professional to strengthen governance across BAROS and drive AML/CFT enhancements. You will implement group policies, provide advisory support, and shape risk-based strategies while reviewing findings from audits and inspections.

Ideally, you bring a minimum of six years of FCC experience, preferably in private banking, with strong analytical and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and sustain a robust compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with minimum 6 years of FCC-related experience.
• Preferably within private banking.
• Able to drive change in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance governance and oversight on BAROS.
• Implement BOS Group policies and procedures to BAROS.
• Provide FCC advisory to BOS BAROS.
• Plan and execute strategies to manage emerging risks.
• Review and guide Management Action Plans in response to 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 the formulation of compliance training and share best practices.
• Drive and manage initiatives to enhance AML/CFT framework.
• Review senior management reporting.
• Support ad-hoc tasks/work as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

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.

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. Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. 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

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.