GCFS CARM, Head , Anti Money Laundering Advisory (Executive Director)

OCBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Community initiatives

Professional development

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

OCBC Group in Singapore seeks an experienced AML Advisory Team Head to lead a high‑performing unit across Global Consumer Financial Services. You will shape and embed AML controls, guide business units, and ensure regulatory compliance with evolving standards.

You bring 12+ years in AML compliance or financial crime risk, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder communication. This is a leadership role offering advanced development and a chance to transform risk management across the bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business or related field; CAMS preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in AML compliance, regulatory advisory, or financial crime risk management.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams within a compliance or risk environment.
• Strong knowledge of AML laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across multiple business lines.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the AML Advisory team to deliver high-quality advisory support to Business Units on AML policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the 2LoD to understand and interpret AML regulations and provide guidance that ensures compliance and effective risk management.
• Design and embed AML controls into operational processes in collaboration with Business Units.
• Monitor changes in AML laws and regulations and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Develop, review, and enhance AML policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Facilitate AML risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with internal audit, legal, and regulatory bodies during AML reviews and examinations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the AML framework.
• Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing advisory function.

Skills

AML compliance

Leadership

Regulatory advisory

Communication

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, or Business

CAMS (preferred)

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.

The Team Head will lead a team responsible for providing expert guidance and advisory services on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and regulatory requirements to Global Consumer Financial Services (GCFS) Business Units. The role ensures comprehensive understanding and effective embedment of AML controls within business processes to achieve full compliance with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the AML Advisory team to deliver high-quality advisory support to Business Units on AML policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Second Line of Defense (2LoD) to understand and interpret AML regulations, provide guidance that ensures compliance and effective risk management.
• Work closely with Business Units to design and embed AML controls into operational processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
• Monitor changes in AML laws and regulations, assess their impact on the organization, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders promptly.
• Support the development, review, and enhancement of AML policies, procedures, and training materials to maintain up-to-date compliance frameworks.
• Facilitate AML risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Coordinate with internal audit, legal, and regulatory bodies during AML-related reviews and examinations to ensure smooth compliance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the AML framework to strengthen the compliance culture and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing advisory function capable of meeting evolving regulatory challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS) preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in AML compliance, regulatory advisory, or financial crime risk management.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams within a compliance or risk environment.
• Strong knowledge of AML laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business lines.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.

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.