Team Lead (AVP/VP)- Transaction Monitoring (Wealth Management)

Team Lead (AVP/VP) – Transaction Monitoring (Wealth Management)

An international European bank is hiring a Team Lead (AVP/VP) – Transaction Monitoring (Wealth Management) in their Compliance function in Singapore. It is a regional coverage role. NO WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP is provided!

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for investigations and assessments of Transaction Monitoring alerts in APAC, complying to group policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and escalate any potential suspicious activity or material risk to the relevant Compliance heads.
• Identify and investigate potential suspicious activity and transactions.
• Prepare suspicious transaction memos for cases with STR recommendation.
• Ensure proper documentation and record‑keeping of reviews and investigation cases, in accordance with Group and Head Office standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact to other internal investigation teams to perform investigations for the APAC region.
• Perform review, analysis and provide an opinion supported with sound transaction due diligence analysis to local MLROs in APAC on third‑party payments.
• Provide advisory to senior and regional management, Compliance teams, business units and other functions on AML/CTF matters and payment‑transparency issues across APAC.
• Work closely with the local teams on the development of AML controls, processes and procedures to ensure the operational/transactional risks within Wealth Management are effectively identified and mitigated.
• Help manage AML/CTF tools in APAC, including deployment, de‑commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
• Facilitate regular discussion of cases with team members, offering guidance on complex matters.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 10 years experience in Compliance / AML areas with exposure to Transaction Monitoring and AML in an international banking organization(s).
• Good bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Well‑versed with APAC regulations as well as their practical application.
• Experienced professional with AML/TF related industry experience.
• Good understanding in Wealth Management/Private Banking business and products.
• Experience in other bank business lines (i.e., Corporate Institutional Banking, Correspondent Banking, Global Markets) is a plus.
• Experience in Cash Management, Trade, Securities, Correspondent Banking products advantageous.
• Candidates with related AML qualifications such as ICT diploma in AML and/or ACAMS will have added advantage.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting, Auditing and Other

Industries

Banking, Investment Banking, and Investment Management