Manager, Financial Crime Compliance

Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage anti-money laundering compliance. The role involves supporting regulatory requirements, providing advisory services, and overseeing Customer Due Diligence. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in financial crime compliance and a deep understanding of AML/CFT frameworks. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, supporting career growth and inclusion in a flexible environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of working experience in financial crime compliance within the financial industry.
• Deep understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, regulatory governance, and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of FCC in managing regulatory requirements (AML/CFT).
• Provide AML/CDD advisory to management and stakeholders.
• Perform Customer Due Diligence and oversee Enhanced Due Diligence reviews.
• Monitor regulatory developments related to AML/CFT requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

AML qualification such as CAMS

Professional certification M5, M8, M8A, M9, M9A, HI and ICA Diploma in Compliance

Job description

The role will report to the Head of FCC. Working closely with the Head of Regulatory Compliance, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel and Compliance Officer, Regional Compliance team and various business stakeholders within the organisation, this individual will assist to manage the Company’s anti-money laundering compliance program to ensure all business activities are conducted in accordance with applicable AML/CFT laws, regulations and corporate policies.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the Head of FCC in managing and addressing regulatory requirements (AML/CFT) in various aspects of the business and operations
• Provide AML/CDD advisory to the management and business stakeholders pertaining to enhanced customer due diligence for high risk customers, sanctions, source of wealth/funds verification, etc
• Perform Customer Due Diligence and Oversee the Enhanced Due Diligence AML review of High Networth and high risk applications as well as escalations from Retail Business
• Provide advice to management and business stakeholders on FATCA/CRS requirements and develop policies and procedures to meet such requirements.
• Develop and review AML/CFT policies and procedures and conduct trainings. Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessment on AML/CFT.
• Monitor regulatory developments especially pertaining to AML/CFT requirements, trends, and industry best practices, ensuring proactive updates to policies and procedures and controls
• Handle all AML survey/questionnaire as required by Regional Office and/or regulators.
• Provide guidance to team members on procedures and guidelines, leading and nurturing the team.
• Perform oversight management on alerts handling for transactions monitoring & investigation and name screenings to ensure timely alert clearances and filings of STRs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of working experience in financial crime compliance within the financial industry
• Deep understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, regulatory governance, and operational compliance
• An AML qualification such as CAMS, would be advantageous.
• Professional certification such as M5, M8, M8A, M9, M9A and HI and ICA Diploma in Compliance would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical problem solving and communication skills

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid