WM APAC Transactions Management Control, Team Lead

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The Wealth Management APAC Chief Operating Officer ("WM APAC COO") team manages business / regulatory risk, monitors run-the-bank activities, supports client activities and drives strategic / business development initiatives, for the wealth management and private banking business area.
Within which, the Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") / Know-Your-Customer ("KYC") Competency Center ("AML / KYC CoC") serves as subject matter experts, framework / standards owners, and guardians of front-to-back governance and oversight, in this top priority financial crime risk area. The CoC strives to develop and implement an outstanding first line of defense AML framework that supports the WM APAC business in proactive management of relevant risks, whilst offering a seamless and efficient client experience.
This opening is for a team lead role with the new WM APAC Transactions Management Control Team ("TMCT"), which is in process of being set-up by the AML / KYC CoC. In line with WM APAC first line of defense's financial crime management strategy and target operating model, this team will be primarily responsible for performing controls crafted to address and handle the bank's AML risks, in relation to incoming and outgoing, cash and securities transactions of WM APAC clients.
As the head of this team, you will partner closely with the AML / KYC CoC as well as colleagues from Compliance, Operations, Change and Technology functions, to set-up and run the TMCT. During the initial set-up phase, you will be expected to define control standards, develop standard operating procedures, operationalize processes, support requirements gathering and testing on technology implementation. On an ongoing basis thereafter, you will be expected to undertake responsibilities across partner management, governance, issue/escalation management, management reporting, analysis, and capacity management.
Your future colleagues
In the team lead role for this new WM APAC Transactions Management Control Team, you will have the opportunity to personally recruit hard-working individuals, establish the team structure and craft the team's culture. The team will operate within an international, dynamic, and collaborative environment within WM APAC COO and with colleagues from all levels in other functions across the bank. If you are a highly driven, committed, and collaborative individual with a strong control approach and a keen acuity for operational efficiency and effectiveness, this role will be a good match for your ambition.

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