Associate - AML Governance and Analytics

Associate -APAC AML Governance and Analytics

This position will be a key contributor to one of Global Financial Crime Compliance (‘GFCC’) core functions – the APAC AML Governance and Analytics team, and will be responsible for ensuring a robust controls framework across wider AML investigations and reporting of suspicious transactions processes.  The candidate will interact closely with AML Investigations teams and/or Money Laundering Reporting Officers (‘MLROs’) in the APAC and other regions to document process framework, seek enhancements or consistent approaches while managing AML risks, including analysis of various AML data points to identify trends. 

 The successful candidate should be capable of acting independently, demonstrates process improvement mindset, prioritization skills and a willingness to tackle new or challenges issues.  This position will also require knowledge of the banking system and common AML typologies.  In addition, the candidate needs to demonstrate strong communication skills and is a team player who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders, possesses strong analytical skills and is adaptable and able to thrive in an evolving environment.  The role requires candidate to possess the ability to exercise sound judgment and observe the highest degree of confidentiality in handling of information received in the course of his/her responsibilities. 

Job responsibilities: 

• Manage the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of the reporting and governance framework for the GFCC team in the APAC region, driving ongoing improvement and operational excellence.

• Lead AML Investigations regulatory exams, questionnaires, and internal/external audit readiness by shaping response strategy, ensuring high-quality content, and coordinating timely delivery.

• Own management reporting and complex reporting requests, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and robust controls around data sourcing, retention, and documentation. Develop actionable KPIs/KRIs to inform leadership decision-making and demonstrate program health.

• Develop and continuously enhance analytical capabilities to generate actionable insights, identifying emerging themes and trends impacting the APAC AML Investigations team, and support management recommendations.

• Contribute to governance, policy, and procedure management, including governance and risk management for outsourced activities supporting AML Investigations (where in scope), ensuring clear controls, monitoring, and regulatory alignment.

• Apply deep expertise in AML Investigations and the broader financial crime framework to manage escalations and provide updates to senior stakeholders.

• Understand and foster strategic partnerships with AML Investigators and other stakeholders across the wider GFCC (MLROs, Advisory etc.) and controls partners (e.g. Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Testing, Controls Evaluation etc.) to effectively execute on the team’s strategic priorities. .

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• A qualified graduate with 7+ years of relevant experience in AML Governance and Analytics

• Demonstrated experience in operational controls and business management within a financial crime environment, including governance, exam/audit readiness, and operational risk management.

• Strong knowledge of AML Investigations operating models and the broader financial crime compliance framework.

• Strong capability to manage projects and change across the lifecycle, ensuring enhancements are delivered through robust governance and controlled risk management.
• Investigative mindset, with the ability to draw on information-gathering and analytical skills to support regulatory inquiries.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities with strong execution discipline.

• Clear, concise communicator with strong stakeholder management skills; able to translate regulatory/compliance requirements into actionable guidance for business partners.

• Hands on experience in utilizing advanced data analytics and reporting tools, including and not limited to Tableau, ThoughtSpot, and Alteryx, with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to drive insights and develop/enhance reporting prototypes

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment; self-starter, able to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, escalate appropriately, consistently meet deadlines and ability to deliver under pressure.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience in regulatory exam management or audit coordination and reporting.

• Good knowledge of risk management and control frameworks.

• Exposure to process improvement or transformation initiatives.

• Ability to build effective stakeholder collaboration across regions.

Note: Shift timings 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM

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Experience Level

Mid Level