Compliance Specialist (AML, Sanctions & QA)

• Support correspondent banking due diligence activities for Group Treasury & Global Markets (GTGM).
• Perform periodic AML CDD reviews and annual EDD assessments on correspondent banks.
• Manage ad-hoc AML assessments and respond to AML requests from counterparties.
• Conduct policy/procedure reviews to ensure alignment with latest regulations.
• Support sanctions optimisation projects, resolving transaction cases across APAC within timelines.
• Provide team guidance, standardise processes, and lead weekly meetings for knowledge sharing.
• Perform QA reviews on Retail Business Banking (RBB) and high-risk customer profiles (PEPs, FCCRAM, SCC).
• Assess quality of SoW/SoF reviews and ensure compliance with internal/external requirements.
• Conduct RFI sampling and STR reviews, ensuring timely submission to regulators.
• Deliver compliance training and support incident management, reporting, and escalation processes.
• Prepare Key Risk MI Reports, regulatory submissions, and quarterly QA reporting.
• Perform UAT for compliance systems and support operational processes (e.g., client tax invoices).

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years experience in AML/CFT, sanctions, compliance, CDD/ECDD, and QA in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory reporting, governance, transaction monitoring, and STR filing.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to liaise with regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent) preferred.