AML Compliance Specialist

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all Compliance related reports are completed on time as per requirement of Head Office and local authorities.
• Perform the transaction monitoring to ensure that the suspicious transaction is properly identified, investigated, and manage. 
• Conduct Compliance Inspection Program according to Compliance Plan.
• Provide consultation and follow-up on the risk mitigation action from the suspicious activities/transaction or discrepancies found.
• Review and enhance Compliance Manual and AML/CFT Manual on Global Applicable Rules for the branch.
• Support On-going In-Office Compliance Meeting.
• Review and analyze screening scenario and parameters set up as per Head Office rules and ensure that such parameters are properly set to detect possible suspicious tranaction/activity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Laws, Finance & Banking, Business Administration or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Banking Compliance, Audit or any related AML/CFT background.
• Good analytical skills with good knowledge in AML risk 
• Good understanding in AMLO rules and regulations.
• Good command of both spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills