Job description:
In this role, you will assist the Senior Vice President Compliance in dealing with fraud investigation as well as managing the risks of money laundering, terrorism financing and sanction.
Key responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Guidance: Provide mentorship and supervision to Financial Crime Compliance team, managing daily operational tasks, performance, and quality standards.
- Investigative Oversight: Lead investigations into alerts from transaction monitoring systems, ensuring high-risk customers and suspicious activity reports are reviewed and filed within deadlines.
- Risk Management & Policy: Oversee the enterprise-wide ML/TF/PF risk assessments and develop/maintain internal Financial Crime policies and procedures.
- Compliance Testing: Oversee the development and execution of compliance monitoring and testing programs, including maintenance of test results and reports.
- Stakeholder & Regulatory Management: Act as a key contact for regulatory enquiries, audits, and internal stakeholder advisory, ensuring adherence to local and international standards.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency enhancements, managing change initiatives within the Financial Crime Compliance function.
- Reporting & Projects: Manage monthly compliance reporting to Senior Management and Board and drive compliance projects assigned, including engagement of business stakeholders for successful implementation.
Requirements
- A relevant degree in related discipline accounting, finance, financial analysis, economics and business;
- Possess a Certified Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) certification or a Diploma in AML with the International Compliance Association;
- Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in financial crime/AML, with prior experience leading a team;
- Experience in financial institutions, law enforcement, intelligence/analysis, or regulatory environment is preferred;
- Must be well-organized, have the ability to work under tight deadlines, make decisions, work well as part of a team and independently;
- Proven ability to engage, collaborate, influence and negotiate with key senior stakeholders.
- Possess strong analytical skills, paying careful and particular attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks assigned.
- Strong team player with track record of working well in a collaborative environment with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong in documentation and report writing skills.
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
