Regional AML Compliance and Operations

Job Description AML Advisory and Consulting: • Act as the key compliance advisor, offering strategic AML guidance and interpretation of regulatory frameworks across different regions. • Collaborate with stakeholders, including Country AML Compliance, AML PMs, and AML Operation teams, to design and implement effective AML frameworks and policies. • Oversee the optimization and alignment of local regulatory frameworks with regional compliance strategies, ensuring a holistic view across the organization. Process Review & System Implementation • Evaluate and refine end-to-end AML workflows to eliminate operational bottlenecks and ensure full alignment with evolving regulatory requirements. • Support the integration and testing AML monitoring tools to enhance operational efficiency. • Identify automation opportunities (such as RPA) to streamline manual data collection and improve efficiency Regulatory And Governance • Drive strategies for regulatory alignment and governance, leveraging data-driven insights and innovative solutions to optimize efficiency. • Utilize compliance data analysis and collaborate with modeling and data science teams to enhance operational efficiency and risk detection. • Support smart compliance solutions through data-driven governance strategies and innovative tools such as AI and machine learning. • Provide expertise in customer due diligence (CDD) and transaction monitoring (TM) to ensure compliance with local and regional regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration And Communication • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate and interpret regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions. • Communicate strategies effectively, highlight risks, and provide actionable recommendations to align business goals with compliance objectives. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or above. • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a financial institution with exposure to local and/or regional AML regulatory framework is preferred. • Strong knowledge of AML regulations, and practical experience in applying regulatory policies (MAS 626). • Sound analytical reasoning and logical thinking abilities. • Self-driven, proactive and comfortable with a dynamic environment. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Experience with defining regional AML frameworks and consulting on holistic compliance strategies is a plus • Familiarity with compliance data analysis and AI tools, and experience collaborating with modeling teams is a plus.