Assistant Vice President, Business Compliance (Wholesale Banking Group)
OCBC · Hong Kong · 17d ago
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.
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JOB SUMMARY
The job holder will play a crucial role on KYC matters and customer relationship tagging for Wholesale Banking Group (WBG). The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end processing and control of customer due diligence reviews (periodic and triggering event reviews) according to internal regulatory policies and guidelines. The job holder is required to work closely with RMs and Compliance to ensure assessments and reporting adhere to bank standard and provide advisory support to RMs.
The job holder also actively participates in projects relating to KYC components to safeguard WBG’s interest.
What you will be doing
Compliance Management
Conduct thorough customer due diligence reviews on Corporate, Financial Institutions (incl. Banks) customers in accordance with regulatory and internal policies.
Assist in daily name screening reviews and RFI handling to ensure compliance with AML requirements.
Specific to Correspondent Banking relationships (i.e. FI Banks), oversee timely completion of transaction review for vostro accounts, reverse KYC requests for Nostro account opening etc.
Coordinate amongst FCC, RM, and clients to ensure streamlined onboarding and fulfillment of EDD requirements for high-risk accounts including Payment Intermediaries and Virtual Assert Service Providers (VASP) in compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies
Track to ensure appropriate sign-off of reviews by RMs and Team Heads, and as relevant Compliance and Head of WBG
Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members, ensuring quality and timely delivery of work.
Provide advisory support on regulatory and operational issues and process in relation to KYC/ AML matters
Assist in conducting compliance awareness/ reporting/ self-assessment/ training programs and communication regarding regulatory updates and risk procedures.
Contribute to quality AML risk reports and management information for internal and regulatory stakeholders
Respond promptly to independent reviews, audits, and remediation actions.
Customer Relationship Tagging
Capture common customer identifiers, customer relationship grouping and connected parties on dedicated systems
Perform amendment of client relationship tagging upon request
Answers to RM’s enquiries in relation to customer relationship tagging
Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
Contribute to the implementation and execution of group & local project and system or process enhancement for WBG
Assist senior management on developing and implementing the strategic plan for WBG, aligning with the bank’s overall objectives.
Identify and contribute to necessary improvement in risk control and operational efficiency
What we are looking for
University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant disciplines
Compliance-related certifications
Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in Corporate Banking/ Compliance
Strong understanding of corporate banking products and services, as well as regulatory requirements.
Solid CDD knowledge from Corporate / Commercial Banking
Knowledge in Payment Intermediaries/ Crypto / Virtual assets CDD requirements & familiarity with regulatory framework is a plus.
Proficient in MS Office applications
Professional presentation and report writing skills
Well versed with banking and regulatory requirements
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated integrity, independence, and a strong compliance mindset
ECF - AML/ CFT (Core level) is preferred
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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.