Overview

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.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

The job holder will report directly to the Team Lead of Financial Crime Compliance Investigation. This role is responsible for conducting thorough investigations into cases escalated from various business units, identifying potential Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) risks, and managing the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to relevant authorities.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you will need to be meticulous and thorough in your investigations. You will need to analyze complex data, identify patterns and anomalies, and make sound judgments about potential risks. You will also need to collaborate with various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, to share intelligence and best practices.

What you do

  • Conduct detailed investigations into cases escalated from business units that present potential AML/CFT risks.

  • Identify and analyze red flags during transaction reviews and recommend the filing of STRs when applicable.

  • Prepare, review, and submit STRs to local authorities in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Liaise and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders (e.g. Front Office) to facilitate comprehensive AML investigations.

  • Perform post-STR transaction reviews and post-mortem reviews where necessary. 

  • Support and contribute to ad-hoc AML/CFT investigations cases and projects as required.

Who you are

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML/CFT Compliance.

  • Candidates with experience in STR filing and investigation are preferred.

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively within a team environment.

  • Excellent written communication skills for preparing clear and comprehensive investigation reports.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines effectively.

  • Professional certifications in AML/CFT (e.g., ICA, CAMS) will be considered an advantage.

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.

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About

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.

OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.