Financial Crime Compliance, Senior Manager

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About the Role

Support the Head of FCC to ensure that AIA Bhd. continue to operate in accordance with the AIA Group standards and local regulatory requirements in the following areas, including driving and overseeing the implementation of financial crime compliance frameworks:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF)
- Economic Sanctions
- Anti-Corruption and Bribery (ACB)

Roles & Responsibilities :

Policies & Procedures, Advisory and Stakeholders Management

• The subject matter expert in the AMLCTF, Economic Sanctions and ACB, to assist the Head of FCC in ensuring existing policies and procedures are in line with relevant regulatory standards and AIA Group Requirements, including drafting / reviewing and maintaining on an ongoing basis, local policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with higher of the AIA Group requirements or local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates gap assessment with the business functions for any new/revised requirements and engage relevant business/operation functions to embed Group and local regulatory requirements in the business procedures.
• Work with business functions on any incident investigations, including escalation/reporting of the incidents & breaches to the relevant forums and follow up on remedial action.
  • Support the Head of FCC in conducting the annual risk assessments for AML/CFT and ACB.
  • Proactively engage with business and provide advice / guidance to promote awareness on compliance with AML/CTF, Economic Sanctions and ACB requirements.

Combined Assurance

• Conduct compliance reviews on business functions and third parties (where applicable) for the AML/CFT, Sanctions and ACB areas.
• Undertake monitoring and follow up with relevant stakeholders on agreed actions for any non-compliance issues until they are satisfactorily resolved/implemented.

Project management and implementation

• Support the Head of FCC in leading and managing any system or process enhancements involving AML/CFT, Sanctions and ACB requirements.

Training

• Provide AMLCFT and ACB training and guidance to relevant business functions , including development of training materials to promote awareness and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Liaison with Regulator & Audit

• Support the Head of FCC in liaising with law enforcement agencies/regulator/internal audit/external audit request.
• Lead and coordinate the discussion between business and ensure accurate responses are provided without delay.

Management Reporting and AML Governance Committee Secretariat

• Prepare management reports to senior management and group compliance within the timeline provided.
• Act as the secretariat of AML Governance Committee, coordinate with business functions and update the MI and paper for Committee’s approval/endorsement, as well as preparing minutes of meeting.

Minimum Job Requirements :

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law with minimum of 8 years’ experience in the related field.
• Candidates with Certified AML Specialist (CAMS) qualification would have an added advantage.
• Knowledge of local AML legal / regulatory requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and self-motivated.
• Pro-active, demonstrates initiative & looks for area of improvement.
• Good written and spoken communication skills in English and local language
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

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