Assistant Vice President Planning (Compliance Department)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is looking for a Compliance and AML Manager to oversee compliance policies and initiatives across APAC offices. The successful candidate will coordinate with stakeholders, manage regional compliance frameworks, and ensure effective execution of AML processes. Strong communication, stakeholder management skills, and attention to detail are essential. Candidates should have a degree and relevant experience in compliance in a financial institution.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning activities in Compliance or AML in a financial institution.
• Experience in managing cross-country stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Able to work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with international developments and best practices relating to AML and compliance.
• Plan and manage regional compliance and AML related policies.
• Coordinate with HO and APAC offices on AML and compliance matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Keeping up to date with international developments and best practices relating to AML and compliance and identifying areas for enhancement across APAC offices
• Plan and manage regional compliance and AML related policies and compliance control frameworks (with or without consultants) from end to end, for improvements in AML or compliance processes in APAC offices
• Timely and organized execution of objectives to ensure minimal disruption in implementation of initiatives
• Understand the regional AML framework, policies and processes and be able to provide viable recommendations for initiatives that would elevate the efficacy and efficiency of controls in the framework.
• Co-ordinate with HO and APAC offices on AML and compliance matters and policies
• Collate information and data for management reporting and detection of emerging risk areas and plan action to mitigate such risks
• Other matters assigned by Dept Head or team head

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent
• Experience in planning activities in Compliance or AML in an FI
• Experience in managing cross country stakeholders is highly desirable
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detailed and meticulous, with an ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tasks in execution of programs and projects
• Able to work under tight timelines
• Willing to take on tasks in new areas and learn on the job