AML Monitoring & Screening Control Advisor Specialist

Role Description

• Within the Anti-Financial Crime area, Anti-Money Laundering teams are responsible for instituting measures for the prevention of money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism. The measures are described in the Anti-Money Laundering Policy DB Group and the Know Your Client Policy DB Group. They are to be implemented by the 1st Line of Defence, evaluated and reviewed by the Anti-Financial Crime function on a continual basis as well as adjusted regularly, at least annually.
• The person, based in Bangalore (India), will be responsible for enhancing and managing activities performed by the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) team in DIPL across multiple locations.

Your key responsibilities

General

• The role is a key leadership role based in Bangalore, India reporting to the regional head of FCO APAC in Singapore, involving the management and delivery of AFC services particularly AML Transaction Monitoring Investigations, setting strategies and communicating key messages across the department and the region. The person will be responsible for managing deadlines, maintaining delivery standards and adherence to policy, audit and regulatory requirements.
• The person should understand the broader Divisional strategy and adapting processes / services accordingly and able to build internal and external relationships with key stakeholders and communicate across all levels of the organisation (including senior management).

Key Deliverables are:

• Responsible for seamless delivery of processes executed by teams at DIPL offices in Bangalore and Jaipur and DKS Manila. This includes the responsibility to meet various KPIs laid down from time to time.
• Training, managing and leading DIPL and DKS AFC operations staff to achieve the highest results
• Recruitment, management and development of staff.
• Participating in regional and global forums as part of BAU and to develop long term strategy for the function
• Working with Regional AFC hubs, local AFC Officers, business staff, Modelling, IT and other infrastructure functions on initiatives to evolve, re-design and upgrade existing transaction monitoring systems and processes
• Ensuring and demonstrating that consistent delivery and service levels are maintained
• Publishing MI

Your skills and experience

• 15+ years of AFC/ Compliance or Audit experience at a regulator, exchange, Central Bank or large, regulated financial institution in an international setting
• Experience in leading large teams in an off-shore / delivery center set-up
• Experience in successfully leading and managing projects
• Strong knowledge of AFC subject matter and regulations,
• Experience in making formal (written and oral) presentations in a corporate setting
• Strong knowledge of various financial products
• Knowledge of Transaction Monitoring Systems, Case Management Systems and AI/Machine Learning Tools.
• Process Re-engineering skills

Education/ Qualifications

• Minimum - University degree, preferably in Finance, Business, Accounting or Economics
• Relevant post grad degree (e.g. MBA, Law) a plus

Competencies:

• English language proficiency (oral and written) required.
• Analytical, process-oriented mindset
• Great attention to detail, coupled with strong problem-solving skills
• A pro-active, results-oriented approach with strong drive and initiative
• Well-developed relationship-building skills and communication/influencing skills