Risk Control & Governance, Group Wholesale Banking

JobDescription

The Wholesale Bank function operates adynamic business model that provides financial services and solutions to helpour clients achieve their strategic business objectives. Our mission is tobecome the premier-provider of banking services and solutions for Asia-basedcommercial banking companies (small medium enterprises), large corporations,financial institutions as well as multinational corporations. Our coverageteams work in full alignment with specialised teams across Transaction Banking,Investment Banking, Global Markets and Group Retail to deliver seamlesssolutions to our clients.

JobOverview:

We are seeking ahighly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join the Group WholesaleBanking (GWB) – AFC & BRCM team. The successful candidate will support theteam head in strengthening risk governance and ensuring compliance withanti-financial crime regulations across Singapore and overseas locations.

KeyResponsibilities:

RiskGovernance & Compliance

• Assist in strengthening governance on all risk frameworks, policy, framework, ensuring that GWB comply with all applicable legislations, particularly in relation to anti-financial crimes.
• Assist in ensuring that potential risk issues highlighted by various Bank’s risk functions, such as Group Operational Risk, Group Compliance and Group Audit, are properly communicated and/or addressed within GWB.

RiskIdentification & Mitigation

• Assist in identifying emerging risks within GWB and the broader industry; propose and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize risk reviews based on control criticality, regulatory focus, and emerging threats.

ControlEffectiveness & Advisory

• Provide independent challenge to business units on the adequacy of existing controls.
• Review and advise on business unit policies and guidelines to ensure alignment with risk management standards.
• Support business and support units in risk identification, escalation, and remediation efforts.

StakeholderEngagement & Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including Group Compliance and other risk departments, to ensure coordinated and effective risk management.
• Partner with GWB Data Analytics to drive risk initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and proactive risk detection.

Monitoring &Reporting

• Monitor the effectiveness of controls through dashboards, and scorecards (e.g., AFC, risk culture, operational risk, fair dealing etc.).
• Prepare risk management reports for senior management.

ProjectManagement

• Assist in the planning and execution of projects from initiation to closure.

Oversight &Training

• Assist in providing oversight and guidance to BRCM teams in overseas locations.
• Conduct training sessions to promote risk awareness and compliance culture across the organization.

GovernanceSupport

• Secretariat support Management.

JobRequirements

Education

• Degree holder in Banking, Finance or Accounting
• Certification in anti-financial crimes, programming, data management and data analytics is preferred

Experienceand Skills

• Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas.
• Possesses 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in audit, regulatory compliance, or a Line 1 Risk and Control function within corporate or wholesale banking at a full-service bank. Experience in retail banking may also be considered.
• Having compliance background and good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws & regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products & systems would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of local financial crime regulatory framework of South East Asia region and data analytics would be a clear advantage.
• Team player, self-driven with strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to perform well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Prior experience in stakeholder management experience.
• Resourceful, meticulous, analytical and able to work independently with excellent verbal and report-writing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Growth mindset
• Possess creativity and self-motivation to find solutions in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions and resolve conflicts effectively
• Process-oriented and possesses a strategic mindset with the ability to have a holistic view