Senior AML Policy & Governance Lead

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

Job summary

OCBC, Singapore’s longest established bank, seeks an experienced compliance professional to lead financial crime policy and governance. You will act as secretariat for FCC forums, coordinate with front office and 1.5 line of defence, and help embed a strong ML/TF risk culture across the bank.

With 7+ years in compliance, you will shape risk appetite, provide policy recommendations, and report to Board and Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as secretariat for key financial crime compliance governance forums.
• Provide SME views on risk assessments and recommend improvements.
• Cascading risk appetite per Board directives across the group.
• Advise on PEP/geopolitical risks and ML/TF controls.
• Perform horizon scanning and risk surveillance across markets.
• Lead risk heatmap and AML/CFT policy development.
• Support enterprise-wide reviews to address identified risks.
• Promote strong financial crime risk awareness and accountability.
• Prepare Group Compliance reporting to Board and Senior Management.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

AML knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in law/finance/accounting

Job description

OCBC, Singapore’s longest established bank, seeks an experienced compliance professional to lead financial crime policy and governance. You will act as secretariat for FCC forums, coordinate with front office and 1.5 line of defence, and help embed a strong ML/TF risk culture across the bank.

With 7+ years in compliance, you will shape risk appetite, provide policy recommendations, and report to Board and Senior Management.