Commercial Banking Compliance - Financial Institutions (VP)

Commercial Banking Compliance - Financial Institutions
Roles & Responsibilities:

· A senior level hire with specific objective to lead and assist in all AML/CFT related matters for Financial Institutions Business Compliance team.
· Work with key stakeholders to co-ordinate and facilitate Compliance and Process updates for the department. Develop robust, efficient and high standards KPI for first line of defence control model.
· Review and suggest improvements for KYC/AML procedures and policies for consistency with Group's guidance.
· Handles MAS, internal and external audits including STRs, triggering events, periodic reviews, sanctions related matters.
· Be updated on legal and regulatory changes in AML/KYC as it pertains to client onboarding/ongoing review and documentation process and requirements.
· To advise business lines with respect to KYC queries and internal policies and procedures.
· To conduct ongoing training and to develop the team with the market best practices. To mentor and motivate the team.


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Qualifications
Requirements:
· An experienced compliance officer with strong Financial Institution AML/CFT knowledge
· At least 8 years of experience, preferably in Compliance / Financial Institution / Corporate Banking environment
· Hands-on working familiarity with compliance related matters especially with the implementation and operationalization of regulations, rules, policies and processes related to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
· Experience in dealing with external and internal auditors is necessary
· Experience in supervising or leading a team
· The ideal candidate is a team-player with the ability to see beyond his/her job-scope and work with the business unit colleagues to realise business goals and targets
· Is mature and able to work under pressure and meet timelines
· Is articulate and assertive with good interpersonal, analytical and writing skills