Senior AML Policy & Governance Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

OCBC Singapore is seeking a seasoned compliance professional to lead financial crime governance and policy development. You will work with front office, risk, and FCC stakeholders to assess risks, advise on controls, and support regulatory engagement.

The role focuses on embedding a strong AML/CFT framework and a culture of accountability. You will contribute to risk governance, prepare reporting to the Board, and drive strategic FCC initiatives across the bank.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field, such as law, finance, or accounting.
• 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, with the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Act as secretariat for key financial crime compliance governance forums and prepare materials, minutes, and action logs.
• Provide subject matter expert views on risk assessments and identify gaps in controls.
• Ensure risk appetite cascade and effective implementation across the group.
• Advise stakeholders on PEP/geopolitical risks and AML/CFT policy recommendations.
• Conduct horizon scanning and monitor emerging AML/CFT risks for core markets.
• Support enterprise-wide reviews to address identified risks with effective outcomes.
• Promote a culture of financial crime risk awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Prepare Group Compliance reporting to Board and Senior Management on metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in law/finance/accounting

Tools

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

OCBC Singapore is seeking a seasoned compliance professional to lead financial crime governance and policy development. You will work with front office, risk, and FCC stakeholders to assess risks, advise on controls, and support regulatory engagement.

The role focuses on embedding a strong AML/CFT framework and a culture of accountability. You will contribute to risk governance, prepare reporting to the Board, and drive strategic FCC initiatives across the bank.