VP, Legal & Compliance

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.

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Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Why Join
As an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist at OCBC, you will play a critical role in protecting our customers and the bank from financial crimes. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to preventing and detecting money laundering and terrorist financing activities. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

How you succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need to stay up-to-date with the latest anti-money laundering regulations and trends. You will need to analyze complex data and identify potential risks, and work closely with other teams to implement effective controls. You will also need to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide training to colleagues on anti-money laundering policies and procedures.

What you do

• Assist the Head of Legal and Company to ensure compliance with all internal policies and external applicable laws and regulations in relation to AML / CFT/ Sanctions/ Anti-Fraud regime
• Oversee systems changes, enhancements, and maintenance support for Financial Crime related systems and processes.
• Oversee the Centre of Excellence team, ensuring effective handling of Name Screening and Fraud Management alerts and adherence to best practices.  
• Act as a key project manager for Anti-Fraud initiatives, coordinating efforts with senior management and relevant stakeholders to enhance the bank's Anti-Fraud standards.
• Oversee the development and enhancement of fraud surveillance systems and processes, ensuring timely identification of fraudulent activities.
• Foster effective communication among cross-functional and diverse teams, integrating stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in development of project in relation to enhancement of AML/CFT related control
• Provide coaching and training to bank staff
• Perform ad-hoc assignments as required

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree holder or above
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience
• Knowledge in AML/ CFT/Sanctions/Anti-Fraud regulations & supervisory skills
• Logical & analytical skills with good communication skills
• Good command of English and Chinese

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.

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. Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

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.