Join a high‑impact team that helps protect clients and the firm from financial crime. You’ll work on complex, cross‑border initiatives, collaborate across legal, risk and the business, and see your advice shape real outcomes. We value your judgment, curiosity and commitment to doing what’s right. Grow your career in an inclusive environment where your ideas matter.
As an Associate, Financial Crimes Compliance in the APAC Commercial and Investment Bank team, you will provide practical, risk‑based Anti‑Money Laundering guidance to support new products, clients and transactions. You will help interpret evolving regulations, strengthen controls, and build training that raises awareness and improves outcomes. You’ll partner closely with business and control colleagues locally and globally to deliver consistent standards across the region.
Job responsibilities
Advise the Commercial and Investment Bank business on Anti‑Money Laundering requirements for products, clients and transactionsAssess and implement regulatory changes; update procedures and guidance to maintain compliance with local requirements and firm standardsReview and approve product programs, offerings and complex deals from a financial crimes perspectiveSupport due diligence for prospective clients and higher‑risk transactions, providing clear, risk‑based recommendationsLead or contribute to regulatory engagements and responses to information requests in coordination with stakeholdersDevelop and deliver targeted training on financial crimes risks and responsibilitiesMonitor and evaluate the control environment; implement quality assurance and supervisory reviews, and track remediationProduce and interpret management information, metrics and trend analyses to inform decisions and reportingDrive regional and global consistency by collaborating with counterparts and sharing best practicesRespond promptly to inquiries from regulators, law enforcement and internal stakeholders
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Minimum 6 years’ experience in Financial Crimes Compliance, Anti‑Money Laundering or related compliance disciplines within financial servicesStrong knowledge of Anti‑Money Laundering, sanctions and anti‑bribery regulations across Asia PacificExperience advising on banks, fintechs and/or trade finance financial crimes topicsProven ability to research, interpret and apply laws and regulations to real‑world scenariosTrack record of supporting regulatory inspections and handling information requestsExcellent communication skills with the ability to provide precise, actionable advice to stakeholders at all levelsStrong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to prioritize and meet time‑sensitive deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint for analysis and documentationSelf‑starter with a strong control mindset and commitment to resultsDegree in Law, Business, Finance or a related discipline
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Professional certification such as ACAMS or equivalentClient-facing experience engaging with business stakeholders and external clients on AML/KYC topics, including delivering training, explaining controls, and responding to due diligence inquiries Experience building and delivering financial crimes training programsFamiliarity with data and analytics tools to support monitoring and reportingAbility to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to streamline compliance workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance quality of deliverablesExposure to multiple Asia Pacific markets and cross‑border productsExperience partnering with technology teams on control design and system change governance