CAO - Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Testing Officer - AVP

at  Deutsche Bank

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in AFC Risks and the ways in which the risks will crystallize in practice, to be able to test adequacy and effectiveness of the AFC Risk Management framework implemented to address those risks; proven working knowledge of international banking business and products, similar to DB’s products and services.
• Proven knowledge and application of relevant AFC, sanctions & Embargoes and Fraud-related regulations and legislations, and experience with regulators and managing regulatory examinations
• Proven investigative and analytical skills – enquiry, analysis, interviewing, testing; well versant with technology and applications that can be utilized in an AFC and Controls testing environment;
• Possess verbal, written and presentation skills;
• Assertive, engaging and able to quickly build and maintain effective working relationships;
• Proven ability in report writing and issue drafting, including the ability to record and describe complex issues clearly and succinctly, in a way that are easily understandable by any recipient of the relevant reports;
• Attention to detail and ability to identify changes and impact of any changes to documents, systems and processes as against AFC risks, remediation required, etc.;
• Multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity; an experience of working within a multinational organization(s) will help.
  Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.

ABOUT US AND OUR TEAMS:

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Deutsche Bank (DB) is committed to the highest standards of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Embargo & Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Anti-Fraud and Investigations and Financial Crimes, collectively referred to as Anti-Financial Crime Compliance (AFC). The Management and all employees are required to adhere to these standards to protect DB and our reputation from those who intend to use our products and services for money laundering, bribery, corruption, fraud and/or terrorist financing purposes.
The AFC programme is formulated and directed by the Global Head of AFC. The Global Head of AML/KYC and Business Line AFC reports to the Global Head of AFC and is responsible for ensuring the bank’s AML & KYC framework meets regulatory expectations and these standards are aligned across DB’s businesses. This responsibility extends to branches, subsidiaries and other dependent companies within the respective region (DB Group).
The AFC Testing (AFCT) team, under the overall CT&A Function, is responsible for providing assurance testing on the design and operating effectiveness of the AFC and businesses’ control environment and adherence to applicable AFC, Sanctions & Embargoes and Fraud-related regulations and the Bank’s policies. AFCT develops and executes an annual, risk-based AFC testing plan that covers the risk categories owned by AFC, across all businesses in the region.

The AFC Testing Officer role reports into the APAC AFC Testing Head or a senior member in the function . The role’s key responsibility is participating in the design, planning and implementation of a globally consistent 2LoD Testing capability for assuring that the Bank’s controls are robust and correctly executed across the bank. The role requires strong AFC Risk Management experience, with 7-9 years in AFC / AFC Testing/ Audit/Risk and Control in financial services.

• Play a key role in supporting the execution of the testing program for L1 and L2 controls, potentially including reviews at the non-hub offices; the opportunity for travel to other jurisdictions may be available
• Participate in the creation of testing plans for areas of identified potential AFC risk;
• Maintain the current Testing approach and methodology consistent and up-to-date;
• Undertake Tests / Reviews/Checks and assessments of the business records in line with the AFC Testing Plan while working in close coordination with the Global AFC Testing & QA team under the wider Controls Testing & Assurance (CT&A) function
• Prepare reports for submission to the Global AFC Testing teams in hub locations detailing the work performed, findings, conclusions and recommendations;
• Collaboration with various AFC and Business (1LOD) stakeholders to ensure the implementation of adequate and effective testing program for APAC that meet both BaFin and local regulatory requirements;
• Liaising regularly with relevant businesses, Business Line AFC Compliance and other colleagues to remain abreast of developments as it pertains to AFCT; ensuring stakeholders are aware of the likely impact on the controls testing program and implementing changes where necessary;
• Ensuring that all issues raised in AFCT have adequate remediation plans that are tracked and escalated promptly and appropriately;
• Compiling reports and trend analysis in preparation for discussion with key Stakeholders from AFC, Business and GTO functions, identifying key issues and areas for improvement;
• Sharing best practice and learnings with AFCT colleagues locally/regionally/globally;
• Staying abreast of all regulatory developments which may impact monitoring requirements
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of appropriate Management Information to inform Senior Management of pertinent matters, in line with global Deutsche Bank/Compliance/AFCT standards;
• Assist on projects and initiatives, as required