AML Manager (Banking)

AML Manager – Banking

Responsibilities

• Lead AML/CFT activities covering transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD, EDD, sanctions screening and suspicious transaction reviews.
• Manage and review complex AML alerts and investigations, ensuring timely escalation and appropriate disposition.
• Oversee customer onboarding and periodic reviews, particularly for high-risk corporate, FI and private banking clients.
• Conduct AML risk assessments and provide advisory support to Relationship Managers and business teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure AML policies, procedures and controls remain aligned with MAS and internal requirements.
• Lead compliance testing, quality assurance and remediation initiatives to identify and address control gaps.
• Prepare AML reports, risk assessments, management information and regulatory submissions for senior management.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Front Office and Head Office teams on AML matters.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits and AML-related projects.
• Coach and develop junior AML/Compliance team members.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Business, Law, Accounting or a related discipline.
• 6–10 years of relevant AML/Financial Crime Compliance experience within banking or financial institutions.
• Strong hands-on experience in KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions and AML investigations.
• Good understanding of MAS AML/CFT requirements and Singapore regulatory framework.
• Experience covering Corporate Banking, Private Banking and/or Financial Institutions is preferred.
• Strong analytical, investigative and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced banking environment.
• CAMS or relevant AML/compliance certification is an advantage.

Interested applicants may submit their updated resume via [email protected] in strict confidence for consideration.

We also welcome referrals of suitable candidates within your professional network.

Ethel Tan

Consultant, Financial Services

RevUp Consulting

EA Licence No.: 22S1193

EA Registration No.: R2096281

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