Posted 4 months ago
AVP, Sanction
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Advises business and support units on sanctions compliance, conducts risk assessments and investigations, maintains internal watchlists, and supports system enhancements in a banking environment.
About this role
WHO WE ARE:
As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
Purpose of the role:
To excel in this role, you'll need to stay up-to-date with evolving sanctions regulations and emerging trends. You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement effective sanctions controls, conduct thorough risk assessments, and provide guidance on compliance matters. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will be essential in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Advise business units and support units on Sanctions issues and potential impact of regulatory requirements
- Conduct risk assessment on sanctions related hits triggering from name and transactional screening
- Conduct sanctions investigations
- Provide comments on customer review from sanctions perspective
- Maintain the sanction-related internal watchlist
- Conduct user acceptance test on system enhancement project
- Handle ad-hoc tasks as assigned
What We Are Looking For:
- Degree holder preferably in law, finance, accounting or related disciplines
- Professional qualification on AML/CFT, e.g AAMLP/ CAMLP, CAMS, CGSS, etc. is an advantage
- At least 7 years working experience in AML/ sanctions compliance in banking industry
- Familiar with AML regulatory requirements and international sanctions regulations from UN, OFAC, EU, etc.
- Strong analytical, presentation and problem-solving skills
- Sound knowledge of banking products and operations
- Able to work independently and make sound judgement
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English
- More experience candidate may be considered as VP, Sanction
What we offer:
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.
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