Job Description

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This position is to support the Head, FCC Advisory & Risk Management in establishing the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework for the Group through effective implementation of initiatives to combat money laundering and terrorism financing activities. This is achieved through the following:

• Keep abreast of new regulatory developments and international best practices relating to AML/CFT and validate to ensure necessary requirements are included in the relevant policies, standards and procedures.
• Support the business units in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements are met and to assist business in determining the bank’s approach to identification, mitigation, and management of risks of ML/TF activities.
• Advise, identify and assess impact of ML/TF risk during new product/services development, promotional campaigns and other related activities.
• Management of daily name screening alerts for new customer and third party on-boarding.
• Reviews the Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) performed and approves the on-boarding/maintaining of ‘High Risk’ and ‘Very High Risk’ customers.
• Develop and maintain the customer risk profiling methodology and ensuring it remains relevant and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Undertake Special Account Management (SAM) by conducting holistic investigations on clients suspected of ML/TF activities and implement controls to mitigate the associated risks.
• Partnership with business units in managing ML/TF risk of their respective customer.
• Work effectively with regulators and industry bodies on FCC matters.
• Lead, motivate and develop an effective team through communication and with integrity.

Who are we looking out for:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Finance/Banking/Business Studies/Management/Law or equivalent.
• Certification in AML/CFT is preferred.
• At least 4 year(s) of working experience in a banking and financial institution with specialization in Financial Crime Compliance. Background in consulting is an added advantage.
• Possess knowledge of legislative aspects/regulatory requirements of banking.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, through all levels of the organization.
• PC literate with knowledge in Microsoft Office Appliances.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong team spirit player with a positive attitude and having the drive to improve processes.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.