Manager, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Governance

About the Role:
In this key role, you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and enhancement of our Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. You will work across the business to ensure effective governance and oversight of financial crime risks.

Key Responsibilities:

FCC Framework & Policy Management:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating all AML/CFT policies and procedures, including those for customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and sanction screening.
• Conduct periodic reviews and timely updates of all policies to implement changes in rules and regulations.
• Monitor daily for new regulatory developments, advise relevant staff, and help implement necessary changes to our compliance controls.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide expert advice and guidance to all business units on AML/CFT matters, including customer onboarding, PEP status, sanctions, and irregular transaction reporting.
• Act as a liaison for law enforcement inquiries, ensuring all requests are validated and handled appropriately.
• Review AML due diligence requests from business partners and coordinate responses.

Quality Assurance:

• Assist in developing the annual AML/CFT Compliance Assurance plan.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on high-risk customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, and sanction screening processes.

Training & Awareness:

• Support the planning and execution of the AML/CFT training and awareness program.
• Prepare and disseminate internal compliance newsletters and other awareness communications.
• Coordinate with the HR team to deploy mandatory AML/CFT e-learning and track completion rates.

Reporting & Governance:

• Assist in preparing and submitting detailed AML/CFT reports for Senior Management and Board-level committees.
• Support the response to findings and queries from internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the periodic regulatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Relevant AML/CFT certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are a strong advantage.
• 15 years of experience in an AML/CFT compliance role, preferably within financial services or a related industry.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanction screening, and PEP assessment.
• Practical experience in drafting policies, conducting QA reviews, and responding to audit findings.
• Ability to help plan and execute effective training and awareness programs.
• Skilled in preparing compliance reports and managing regulatory and internal queries.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across different departments.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

Kindly contact Ms. Jamie via WhatsApp at 012-2389953 or via email at jamie.tan@peoplelake.asia if you need further information