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At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

General Description

This position reports to the Head of Risk Governance and ARRC Secretariat team in BOS. The candidate will play an integral role in safeguarding and shaping the Risk Governance framework in BOS. This includes applying strong strategic and analytical skills to assess and craft high risk cases tabled to the AML/CFT & Reputational Risk Committee for decisioning. The role will also drive enhancements towards the future state vision of the BOS AML Risk Governance framework. Additionally, the role will function as a key risk specialist in terms of PEP/Political risks and for key emerging risk areas identified via the FCC Risk Heatmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the effective and efficient functioning of BOS ARRC Secretariat both in terms of substantive (quality of risk analysis, presentation content and flow, facilitation of risk deliberation by senior management) and administrative aspects (TOR remains relevant, meetings are run smoothy within schedule and with clear outcomes/next steps).
• Work with front office and FCC stakeholders, and provide subject matter expert views on risk assessments, identify gaps in control measures (if any) and put forth recommendations to ensure robust decision making at ARRC.
• Ensure that risk appetite as determined by BOS/OCBC Board is cascaded, effectively implemented, and closely monitored at BOS group-wide level.
• Develop and monitor FCC Risk Heatmap in an ongoing mode, proactively identifying and escalating risk trends, and hotspots on a timely basis.
• Perform emerging risk scanning responsibilities, trendspotting and monitoring work via the FCC Risk Heatmap, risk awareness/education initiatives and shape the AML/CFT controls requirements in this evolving space.
• Collaborate with Front Office to conceptualise and maintain core to bank markets papers as custodians and ML/TF risk experts.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on PEP risks, perform horizon scanning/ PEP risk surveillance work, assess BOS’ PEP risk exposures and determine the applicability of special trigger event programme.
• Ensure timely and qualitative execution of controls and recurring tasks within the team.
• Keep track of and contribute to the timely closure of audit observations, if necessary.
• Anticipate potential issues and actively propose measures to close identified gaps ahead of audit or regulatory inspections.

Requirements:

• Degree with 5-8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the AML/CFT compliance function of a private bank
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements on AML/CFT and sanctions in Singapore and locations where BOS has a presence in. Keep pace with international regulatory and private banking developments, emerging risks/ typologies, and global trends in relation to AML/CFT and Sanctions.  
• Strong analytical capabilities and risk acumen to review and implement policies that strike a good balance between enabling business growth and exercising prudence in risk-taking.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement based on analysis of facts presented and put-up recommendations to management which are well-articulated.
• Professional certifications such as ACAMS preferred, but not a must.

Personal Traits/Characteristics:

• Passionate and finds purpose in pursuing a career in the field of AML/CFT and Sanctions.
• Forward-looking and possesses a “can-do” attitude to overcome challenges.
• Able to work at both strategic, conceptual, and operational levels in a dynamic fast-changing risk and business environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with people at different levels.

Good team player and interpersonal skills to allow effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders in BOS/OCBC Group and able to work with BOS colleagues from different cultures and countries.