The Singapore Anti-Money Laundering Department, part of Anti Financial Crime, supports the Bank businesses in Singapore in managing AML risk, is responsible for ensuring related processes are in place and that all policies, procedures and guidelines conform to internal Bank’s policies and MAS regulations. The operations in Singapore include a Branch and capital markets services licensees.
Responsibilities:
The AML KYC Officer’s responsibilities include working within the existing AML team to:
- Perform KYC due diligence for new and existing Wealth Management (WM) clients in a timely manner
- Review information and documentation in respect of AML/ KYC/ CDD process to ensure relevance and completeness of KYC information
- Review client profiles prior to account opening and ensure compliance with MAS Notice 626 guidelines and relevant regulations
- Analyze AML risks associated with the client from a technical perspective, identify and escalate potential risks/ operational issues accordingly
- Provide advisory to WM on AML matters
- Review name screening alerts escalated to the team for closure decision or for further escalation in a timely manner
- Any work assigned from time to time by supervisor or the Management
Requirements:
- Degree qualified
- Relevant AML or related certifications (desirable) (CAMS, CFE, Int Dip AML)
- 2+ years relevant experience
- Work experience in a regulator or financial institution
- Excellent technical AML knowledge skills and experience, and demonstrated hands-on experience, particular in Private Banking
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Customer service orientation
- Attention to detail
- Performance orientation
- Teamwork and communication
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks under pressure
