KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transaction Monitoring
Conduct review on alert generated from the Transaction Monitoring system within the stipulated timeline using various internal and external system/database and where applicable, raising a “Request for Information” (RFI) to the relevant Business Unit (BUs).
Summarize, in writing, clear and concise findings of the review. Documenting and narrating the review findings with all supporting documentation within the alert of the Transaction Monitoring system.
Ensure timely escalation to SG Compliance for suspicious transaction identified in the review via a complete “Escalation Memo”.
Liaise with various units of the bank - SG Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), SG Compliance, BUs and Operations (including CADD) as part of the review process.
To provide summary report on customer's transactions, including metrics and MI, as requested by SG Compliance or SG FCC.
Support the retrieval of data for AML investigations by SG Compliance.
Perform Quality Assurance ("QA”) on alerts to validate that transactions monitoring alerts were adequately reviewed and disposed timely, and potentially suspicious transactions were escalated, as warranted.
Identify and support any process change initiatives to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the transactions monitoring process
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Watch list Management (WLM)
Perform 1stlevel checks on CDD alerts across all BUs for closure or assignment to BUs for further assessment.
Create Manual CDD alerts arising from factors that are tracked outside the AML system.
Perform 1stlevel checks for CDD related risk change requests from BU.
Ensure all CDD request emails are addressed.
Perform 1stlevel checks on daily WLM alerts (Name Screening) and ensure proper disposal of alerts.
Upload relevant Lists in the AML system for CDD-risk scoring and for Name Screening.
Undertake watchlist maintenance, including the uploading &/or removal of entries across various watchlists
Ad hoc duties
Support client database searches for regulatory name search requests, as required by the Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)
Perform adhoc tasks, as assigned by Head of FCA and or the Head of FCC.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Banking & Finance, or related fields
Meticulous and detail oriented, analytical with problem-solving ability
Good spoken and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team.
Able to independently manage volume-based work (i.e. the alerts assigned to be reviewed and disposed timely).