AML Regional Lead

Job Description

• Responsible for the AML operational team in Singapore, including CDD, EDD and Sanction Screening,
• Focusing on our client base and offering in Asia.
• Working closely with both the 1st and 2nd lines of defence, you will be responsible for managing the outsourcing arrangements, setting the tone and framework for the team and forming a strong partnership with the commercial team.
• Responsible for enhancing our local AML model for our local PSP business.
• You will have direct performance management responsibilities for the AML FTE based in Singapore with the goal of ensuring a motivated and empowered team as well as an efficient, client focused and regulatory adhering client due diligence and monitoring regime.
• Work with the function heads within Europe and UK to align the model, with a localized approach, ensuring a seamless, best in class AML function.

Job Requirements

• Work with the AML function heads in UK and Europe to ensure robust implementation and ongoing delivery of outsourced activities incl. Sanction Screening and CDD / EDD
• Provide SME AML advice to stakeholders within the business (commercial, compliance, operations) in a collaborative and educational way
• Ensure critical partners are aware of all potential financial crime risk exposure and consideration
• Provide AML subject matter expertise for expansion plans into new verticals and territories ensuring a constant flow of knowledge across the business
• Drive consistency in operating standards across KYC related operations
• Report to Senior Management monthly on the KRI and KPIs and associated trend analysis
• Experience in leading AML teams within correspondent banks / payment businesses with a global footprint.
• An SME in AML and has a pragmatic and proportionate approach to reviewing client cases.
• Excellent knowledge of ML/TF risks related to Payments, Correspondent Banking and Virtual Assets together with experience in building, and implementing, strategy for financial crime related topics.
• Sound understanding of regulation and legislation impacting PSPs, Banks and Virtual Asset firms globally.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities which enables you to manage both BAU and change initiatives.
• Excellent people management skills and possess performance management skills that will empower the team regardless of seniority, driving a high-performance culture in your team through trusted status with team members.
• Result driven, with an ability to build strong working relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Able to work well under pressure and to changing requirements with minimum supervision.