Compliance Manager

Job Description

• Handle the management and execution of second line monitoring and assessment program for Anti-MoneyLaundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF).
• Improve and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory framework put in place by local and regional stakeholders.
• Aid in the improvement of tools to monitor, analyze, and report suspicious activity.
• Ensure that the team file reviews of suspicious activity to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures put in place.
• Identify and inform of any changes to legislation and other regulatory requirements relating to AML/CTF.
• Provide oversight to the operational team, which acts as the first line monitors and investigators of suspicious activity.
• Provide oversight to the internal AML team and ensure that the team is kept abreast of industry and global developments.
• Ensure consistent and timely feedback on cases that have been escalated to MLRO and management.
• Develop and participate in compliance programs and initiatives.
• Provide relevant compliance reporting to the MLRO/Management to ensure the completion and proper analysis of suspicious activity reports that have been conducted.
• Ensure detailed and prompt investigation of all AML/CTF incidents and cases.
• Manage the resolution of cases through internal and external communications.
• Help with identifying any AML/CTF loopholes and coordinating projects to bridge those gaps.
• Develop and ensure that the team conducts compliance awareness and refresher training.
• Consistently seek ways to improve the AML processes and initiate automation or enhancement of current systems/processes.
• Assist the Head of Compliance in any other projects/matters as advised.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g. Diploma in AML, Compliance) would be an advantage.
• Minimally 7 years of AML/Compliance experience in the financial industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good data analysis skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.