Financial Crime Compliance, Consultant

Posted:
7/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ⋅ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Consulting ⋅ Legal & Compliance

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

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We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

To support the Associate Director, FCC to ensure that AIA Bhd. operates in accordance with the AIA Group standards and local regulatory requirements in the following areas and towards this end, driving and overseeing implementation of financial crime compliance frameworks in these areas:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF)
- Economic Sanctions

Roles & Responsibilities :

1. AML/CFT and Economic Sanctions

  • Support the Associate Director, FCC in drafting / reviewing and maintaining on an ongoing basis, local policies and guidelines and AML Risk Assessment matrix to ensure compliance with higher of the AIA Group requirements or local regulatory requirements.
  • Liaising with relevant business/operational functions to embed Group and local regulatory requirements in the business procedures and facilitating design & implementation of operational controls.

2. Anti-bribery and corruption

  • Support the Associate Director, FCC in implementing applicable compliance policies/protocols, risk assessment process and relevant back-end procedures to comply with applicable Anti-Bribery and Corruption policies/standards and regulatory requirements for AIA Bhd.
  • Ensure quality, accuracy and appropriateness of any compliance submissions to Group Compliance or relevant regulatory authorities.
  • Consult with Group Compliance and relevant business units in resolving issues related to financial crime compliance implementation.
  • Proactively engage with business and provide advice / guidance to promote awareness on compliance with Anti-Bribery and Corruption requirements.

3. Combined Assurance

  • Conduct compliance reviews on business units and third parties (where applicable) for the above areas covered in scope 1 to 2 above.
  • Undertake monitoring and follow up with relevant stakeholders on agreed actions for any non-compliance issues until they are satisfactorily resolved/implemented.

4. Project management and implementation

  • Support the Associate Director, FCC in managing any system enhancements involving AML/CFT & Sanctions requirements.

5. Others

  • Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by line manager in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.

Minimum Job Requirements :

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law with minimum of 5 years’ experience in the related field.
  • Candidates with Certified AML Specialist (CAMS) qualification would have an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of local AML legal / regulatory requirements. Good interpersonal and communication skills and self-motivated.
  • Pro-active, demonstrates initiative & looks for area of improvement.
  • Good written and spoken communication skills in English and local language.
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills

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