1. Perform audits and document review on-site and off-site according to documented procedures;
2. Maintain and improve own auditor/expert qualification;
3. Support sales activities in technical issues.
AML Compliance Function is an independent function which assists the Branch in ensuring that all activities of the Branch and its staff members are conducted in conformity with the applicable regulations/laws.
Responsibility
1. Governance & Framework: Develop and implement a robust AML/CFT & Sanctions Program for the Branch.
2. Advisory & Assessment: Provide advisory to the Branch on AML/CFT & Sanctions related policies, standards, guidelines, regulatory requirements in respect of the Branch's corporate governance, business activities and licensing, including maintaining and updating all policies, guidelines and procedures relating to AML Compliance.
3. Training and Awareness: Establish an effective AML/CFT & Sanctions program to train and promote the Branch staff awareness on AML/CFT & Sanctions regulations and risks, including training and dissemination of applicable policies, guidelines and procedures for staff knowledge and compliance.
4. Compliance Review: Conduct AML/CFT compliance reviews to test the effectiveness of the Branch’s execution of the AML/CFT controls according to Group standards.
5. Regulatory Risk Assessments: Develop and conduct annual update of the Regulatory Risk Assessment Registers which document the regulatory obligations applicable to the Branch, the corresponding internal controls & procedures and the compliance risk ratings.
6. Regulatory Liaison: Act as the liaison officer for the Branch with Domicile Country regulator(s) and other relevant parties on AML related matters.
7. Reporting: Report non-compliance and regulatory issues of the Branch to Group Compliance ('GC') and Domicile Country regulator, as applicable. Report to Head of Legal and Compliance for AML/compliance related concerns, issues and observations.
8. AML Systems: Implement AML systems and processes for continuous monitoring of the Branch money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
9. STR and Transaction Monitoring: Review cases and calibrate (where applicable) parameters/thresholds for continuous monitoring of the Branch’s customers’ activities.
10. Regulatory compliance and other task : As may be assigned by Head of Legal and Compliance.
The above may also be adjusted by Head of Legal and Compliance based on performance/management/business needs.