Job Description

An attractive AVP, AFC - CB Transaction Monitoring Investigator job has just become available at a reputable financial services firm based in Singapore. You will be reporting directly to the corporate banking transaction monitoring Head in Singapore. About the AVP, AFC - CB Transaction Monitoring Investigator Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for handling escalated alerts and cases and conducting investigations and other duties such as user acceptance and quality assurance testing. Key Responsibilities:

• Perform AML monitoring of assigned businesses or jurisdictions
• Perform or support autonomous reviews and investigations
• Conduct QA testing and oversight on monitoring processes in the Asia Pacific
• Coordinate and/or prepare the required management information reporting data for local, regional or global submission as applicable
• Coordinate and work with AFC staff in the home and other locations to ensure consistency in standards and policy implementation
• Involvement in FCI-related technical and project work and user-acceptance tests
• Provide input on key initiatives and other ad hoc projects as needed
• Resolving AML/CTF Investigations before these issues have a negative impact on the bank’s financial position, reputation or become a regulatory issue
• Review and analyse daily AML/CTF cases to ensure that investigations are accomplished to address transactions that contravene the banks or regulatory policy. Ensure these occurrences are documented in the case for regulatory/audit level reviews
• Investigate cases and associated transactions and identify potential areas of risk (financial, reputational, and regulatory) within the transactions and associated client relationship review
• Investigate cases utilising knowledge of money laundering, financing of terrorism and related issues, seeking guidance and assistance when required from the Team Manager and other colleagues
• Internet and external database searches to ensure no adverse information (RAI) is noted on the client/parties
• Handle complex and confidential cases with little or no guidance
• Accountable to ensure the audit trail is complete for all cases
• Ensure all alerts and cases are completed within the mandated time frame
• Identify current transaction typologies and keep abreast of emerging ones and apply said typologies to the working of the cases
• Provide support and assistance to the AML/CTF Manager with respect to the requirement that the internal systems parameters are reviewed at least annually
• Escalate data quality and system issues to the AML/CTF Manager

To succeed in this AVP, AFC - CB Transaction Monitoring Investigator role, you must have at least five to seven years of relevant experiences in AML investigations. Candidates with a background in a financial investigation unit or financial crime investigations with a broad knowledge of AML have an advantage. Key Requirements:

• Sound technical AML, KYC, investigations knowledge and skills, with demonstrated hands-on experience
• Familiarity with diverse banking products across business lines and experience in working on AML monitoring and case management systems
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and efficient
• Ability to review evidential case files using your knowledge of legislation
• Strong analytical skills with an investigative mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines with no loss of accuracy
• Understanding of the legal and compliance issues of complex banking organisations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional business attitude in the workplace
• Relevant AML or related certifications (CAMS, ICA Diploma, etc.)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Previous law enforcement experiences an asset
• Previous experience in investigations

This esteemed company is Germany’s leading bank with strong positions in Europe and significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific. They drive growth through their strong client franchise, investing heavily in digital technologies, prioritising long-term success over short-term gains, and serving society with ambition and integrity. The company serves their clients’ real economic needs in commercial and investment banking, retail banking and transaction banking, and provide ground-breaking products and services in asset and wealth management.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting AVP, AFC - CB Transaction Monitoring Investigator role. Apply today or contact me to discuss this new opportunity. Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted. Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451 EA Registration No.: R22105333 Nur Humaira Binte Jamall Abd Nassir
An attractive AVP, AFC - CB Transaction Monitoring Investigator job has just become available at a reputable financial services firm based in Singapore. You will be reporting directly to the corporate banking transaction monitoring Head in Singapore.