CONTRACT ANTI-FINANCIAL CRIME OFFICER (AFC)

Advisory Role:

The AFC function is responsible for protecting the bank’s financial and reputational losses incurred by financial crimes by assessing, controlling and mitigating risks. Risk types related to Anti-Financial Crime are consolidated in a comprehensive and effective risk management framework that covers Anti-Money-Laundering, Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Bribery & Corruption as well as Anti-Fraud & Investigations.

 

Your key responsibilities:

  • Support in providing preliminary AFC guidance to the business / stakeholders on Singapore KYC reviews, and transactions, leveraging AFC subject matter experts. 
  • Review and assess escalated unusual or potential suspicious client activities to the Singapore MLRO in a timely manner for reporting to the competent authorities in compliance with applicable rules.
  • Update and maintain local watchlists in accordance with local regulations.
  • Oversee and review transaction screening and name screening escalations from AFC functions, Business and Operations functions.
  • Analyze AML relevant clauses and suggesting adequate incorporations to the clauses in line with Bank standard clauses.
  • Handle and coordinate regulatory requests / orders with various stakeholders and external agencies.
  • Assist in the preparation of MI reports required internally for risk management purposes.
  • Contributing to AML Function as a whole by sharing knowledge and best practices with AFC/AML Officers of the other Businesses and entities.

 

Your skills and experience:

  • 2-3 years of AML advisory experience in Corporate and Investment Banking, Corporate Finance or Global Markets.
  • Familiarity with local Singapore AML and CTF regulatory requirements.
  • Experience working within a team in a multinational organization and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities to meet organizational and business needs.
  • Able to work under pressure, operate well independently or within a team, within tight deadlines and a proactive self-starter, solutions and results oriented as well as organized.