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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Vice President, AML & Sanction Advisory
Why Join
To provide strong risk governance oversight and effective advisory services to the Consumer Financial Services (CFS) division, ensuring robust AML/CFT and sanction risk management. The role supports business growth by enabling prudent risk management, delivering practical KYC and CDD guidance, and driving compliance with regulatory and Group standards.
What you do
AML/CFT & Sanctions Advisory
Act as a trusted AML risk partner by providing expert AML/CFT and sanctions advisory services to business units within the CFS division, supporting sustainable business growth through prudent risk management.
Provide practical and value-added advice to branches and distribution channels on Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) matters, ensuring consistent application of CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes.
Policy Ownership & Compliance:
Develop and maintain the CDD procedures and other AML/CFT and sanctions-related policies and procedures specific to the CFS division.
Conduct regular reviews and timely updates of these policies to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and Group-wide policies.
Collaboration & Process Optimization
Collaborate with Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), business units, and stakeholders to embed compliance through efficient processes and robust risk controls.
Drive best practices in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) with strong adopting a risk-based approach to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in AML/CFT risk management.
Embrace and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digitalization to enhance CDD and EDD practices, strengthen risk insights, and enable proactive AML surveillance and monitoring.
Risk Assessment & Reporting
Lead and manage entity-level and division-level AML/CFT risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks effectively.
Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness in all AML/CFT reporting to the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Department and Senior Management.
Training & Awareness:
Design, develop, and conduct AML/CFT and sanction training programs for relevant staff to enhance awareness and compliance culture.
Who you are
Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related field; Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., Advanced Certification in Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing in Terrorism (ACAML) by AICB) preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, or financial crime compliance, preferably within consumer financial services or retail banking.
Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions regimes, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Proven experience in developing and implementing AML/CFT policies, procedures, and training programs.
Demonstrated ability to provide practical advisory services and collaborate effectively with business units.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel for effective data gathering, analysis and visualization.
Key competencies
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at various organizational levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Capable of thriving under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in leveraging technology and data analytics for risk management and compliance monitoring.
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 organization.
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.
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker. OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services. OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang. OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.
