Conduct AML investigations for escalations to the Singapore FCC team, document findings, recommend post-investigation actions including STR filing, liaise with internal units, maintain records, support audits and regulatory requests, and drive process improvements to enhance investigation efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
AML Investigations
- Conduct investigations on AML escalations escalated to the Singapore FCC team within stipulated timeline. These escalations can be triggered by transactions monitoring alerts, Production Orders received, internal or external intelligence or Branch, as examples.
- Summarize, in writing, clear and concise findings of the review. Documenting and narrating the review findings with all supporting documentation.
- Recommend post investigation/ STR actions, including blacklist, exit, trigger reviews and/or intelligence exchange, as required.
- Ensure timely escalation to the Head of SG FCC or delegate on the outcome of the review via a complete case memo.
- Liaise with various units of the bank - SG Compliance and BUs through raising “Request for Information” (RFI), where necessary
- Identify and support any process change initiatives to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the AML Investigations review process
- File timely STRs to Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office, in accordance with prevailing regulatory requirements
- Ensure that all documentations for the AML investigation reviews are completely and adequately maintained in the Bank’s records, in accordance with the Bank’s record retention policy
Ad hoc duties
- Support regulatory, external/ internal audit requests, as required by the Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)
Perform ad-hoc tasks, as assigned by Head of FCC.
Job Requirements:
- Diploma / Degree from a recognised institution with relevant discipline
- Any professional certifications eg ICA or ACAM Certification will be advantageous
- At least 5-10 years of relevant work experience in Compliance/Financial Crime Compliance function of Financial Institutions
- Meticulous and detail oriented, analytical with problem-solving ability
- Good spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team.
- Able to independently manage volume-based work (i.e. the alerts assigned to be reviewed and disposed timely).
About UsWith operations that span 15 different markets across the region, the opportunity to expand your experience, test your capabilities, and exhibit your resilience is ample. #teamCIMB is always keen to welcome the ones who are ready to make that very special difference – for themselves and the bank.
CIMB Singapore Singapore Office
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