Global Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist

We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team in the role of Financial Crimes Compliance Tester. As part of this critical function, you will be responsible for supporting the Global Compliance Testing team in performing deep dives and targeted risk-based reviews of Financial Crimes Compliance processes across APAC.

• Engage directly with testing management and team leads to assist and lead end-to-end compliance testing reviews, applying the bank's testing methodology for global locations.
• Apply the bank's testing methodology and create testing workpapers to evaluate the effectiveness of existing financial crimes frameworks including the design and implementation of relevant controls across the AML, Sanctions and ABC framework.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to understand business and functional requirements and support team leads in developing test plans, scripts, procedures, and sampling methodologies that incorporate regulatory expectations, industry developments, lessons learned from regulatory findings and internally identified issues by compliance testing and internal audit.
• Engage review stakeholders during testing and monitoring reviews and provide credible challenges to ensure financial crimes controls are adequately evaluated.
• Play a leading role in financial crimes related projects and engage with global and regional compliance management in the implementation of a coordinated, consistent, and risk-based testing program.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality control processes to drive adherence to Global Testing Standards.
• Drive central coordination, governance, and reporting, leveraging regional structures and best practices.
• Apply in-depth subject matter and industry expertise in preparing/reviewing reports summarizing the objectives, scope, findings, and conclusions of completed testing.
• Support management in the validation of Management Action Plans designed to address remediation efforts and testing review findings.
• Play a leading role and provide guidance to Analysts in coordinating with Issues Management for monitoring and tracking resolution of testing findings, including validating actions taken to resolve previously identified issues.
• Monitor developments, such as changes in the regulatory environment, financial crime/core compliance risks and industry developments which may necessitate ad hoc testing.
• Play a key role in the development and enhancements to testing methodology, standards and procedures, Annual Test Plan, and testing tools.
• Support general compliance activities and other duties, including special projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in financial crimes compliance and/or core compliance area of a global bank, consulting firm, or regulatory agency.
• Experience with performing compliance testing, assurance processes or internal/external audits preferred.
• Knowledge of financial crimes compliance and/or core compliance laws and regulations.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Experience in working in diverse teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A qualified Chartered Accountant preferred.
• Some travel may be required, domestic and international.

Benefits

This is a career-defining opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of financial crimes compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.

Other Opportunities

In addition to the above benefits, we offer a range of opportunities for personal and professional growth. These include:

• Training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Mentorship and coaching to support your career aspirations.
• Networking opportunities to connect with colleagues and industry peers.