AVP Compliance — Senior AML & Sanctions Lead (APAC)

SMBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group in Singapore is seeking an AML/Sanctions Specialist to assist in day-to-day sanctions matters across APAC, providing guidance to business units and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. You will assess complex sanctions cases, review screening controls, and support policy enhancements, training, and management reporting.

The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across functions in a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• University degree required or equivalent.
• ACAMS, CGSS, ICA or equivalent sanctions qualification advantageous.
• 3+ years in sanctions/AML/CFT or related compliance within financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide sanctions guidance and support on customer, counterparty and transaction-related sanctions risks.
• Assess complex sanctions cases including matches, ownership issues, sanctions nexus, and proliferation financing indicators.
• Review and challenge screening controls, alert dispositions and escalation decisions for timeliness and documentation.
• Conduct sanctions due diligence for higher-risk customers and transactions involving sanctioned jurisdictions.

Skills

AML/CFT

Education

University degree

ACAMS

CGSS

ICA

Job description

SMBC Group in Singapore is seeking an AML/Sanctions Specialist to assist in day-to-day sanctions matters across APAC, providing guidance to business units and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. You will assess complex sanctions cases, review screening controls, and support policy enhancements, training, and management reporting.

The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across functions in a fast-paced banking environment.