Assistant Vice President / Senior jobs at Bank Of America in Singapore, Singapore

Job Description:

Job Description:

It is also the perfect path to a greater understanding of the activities that form part of a Service & Fulfillment and Operations organization, learning the flow all the way from client implementation and onboarding, opening new accounts, to a successful Service experience.

This role offers huge learning opportunities and opens a path into potential new avenues within the Global Banking Operations and the wider organization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform & strengthen Inline controls (ILQA) basis the ILQA script.

• Share QA automation opportunities.

• Complete assigned requests within strict deadlines independently.

• Perform extensive data analysis and deep-dive review to build test script and management reporting.

• Ability to listen and read native languages used in Japan, Korea to review client documentations (preferable).

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness of testing to identify process gaps, exceptions, and process improvement opportunities.

• Support sustainability test for any new and existing audit issues.

• Able to develop comprehensive test scripts and provide training to support new test of controls requirements.

• Actively identify and early escalation of control deficiencies and gaps to discuss with line management, and initiate control recommendations.

• Proactively review internal LOB procedures, test scripts, results communication and reporting to ensure adherence to internal LOB guidelines.

• Exposed to multiple line of businesses (LOBs) to develop understanding of Bank end-to-end processes and business acumen.

• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of the bank’s client access products/services, payment and trade capabilities, internal operations and local practices.

Skills:

• Minimum 3 years in Risk management and Quality Assurance experience.

• Knowledge of Treasury, Trade, Account opening or similar Banking Operations processes is required.

• Proven Experience in process automation with minimally VBA Macro skills is required.

• Capability to perform extensive data analysis and transform to management reporting.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent experience.

• Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills.

• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities:

Global Operations, Anti Money Laundering (AML) is responsible for completing Refresh Activities such as Know Your Customer (KYC) and Client Due Diligence (CDD) checks for all clients that do business with the Bank. Refresh Teams are responsible to collect and maintain client documents to ensure activities are executed in alignment with Laws, Rules, Regulation, and Bank Policies. The Proficiency Coach primary responsibilities will include:

• Works with individual Refresh Analysts to build their proficiency beyond the standard skills acquired in training
• Provide real-time on floor support and coaching to Refresh analysts as they work through Refresh cases
• Collaborates with management to provide transparency in knowledge gaps with proficiency
• Ensures speed to proficiency and overall knowledge of process for associates
• May need to review ILQA defects to identify gaps in skillset
• Assist with Process and Procedure updates and implementations
• Facilitates training activities and/or demonstrations
• Assists with audit queries for actions steps owned by the Readiness & Enablement team.Participates in escalation routines with partners, such as Front Line Associates, Quality (ILQA/M&I), GFC

Skills:

• At least 1 year experience in GBGM AML Client Outreach, Onboarding, Refresh Operations, Monitoring and Inspection or In-Line Quality Assurance within the Bank
• Experience as an AML SME, coach, readiness, and/or manager
• Experience researching complex queries, balancing risk and client experience
• Proficient with AWARE, Panther, Tableau, AKRIT
• Strong leadership presence and implementation skills
• Strong communications skills with leadership, and ability to communicate across multiple audiences
• Documented experience performing in a process-oriented production environment that changes periodically
• Must work well within a team and individually
• Proven ability to: work in a team environment, organize work, prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments simultaneously, successfully meet tight deadlines while ensuring data accuracy, integrity in work and execute with minimal supervision or remote management
• Must be flexible and adapt quickly to change
• Operational efficiency through working across multiple stakeholders, understanding global requirements and ability to provide practical & consistent solutions
• Understands and respects cultural differences
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook/OneNote)

Desired Skills:

• College degree (Associates or higher) or comparable work experience
• Experience leading highly productive teams in a fast-paced environment
• Expert experience with MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook)
• ACAMS or equivalent certification

• Manage the APAC Financial Management portfolio (e.g. Forecasting, Profit & Loss Analysis, Cost Allocations) with the aim of achieving desired business goals.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Managers and Hiring Managers to facilitate Talent Management related activities, ensuring the business is staffed adequately to provide sustainable support to operations.
• Support regional communication efforts by preparing Town Hall materials, video messages, formal announcements, senior management reports and engagement pieces as needed to support business objectives and ensure alignment with global standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support partners (e.g. Finance, Technology, HR, Compliance) to deliver business priorities and operational objectives.
• Produce management reports (monthly, quarterly, weekly, ad-hoc) such as entity/governance reporting decks and business partner packs.
• Coordinate regional employee engagement activities to strengthen team connectivity and make Bank of America a great place to work.
• General administrative support including occupancy management, preparing meeting minutes, supporting the organization with senior executive visits, offsites, meetings, conferences, and other events.
• 5-8 years of work experience in the financial industry and/or experience in a business support role (e.g. Business/Project Management, Risk & Control).
• Proven leadership in coordination efforts across multi-business unit stakeholders to orchestrate cohesive oversight and process management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner with stakeholders across all levels.
• Fastidious attention to detail, with the ability to work efficiently and confidently with large amounts of complex data, ensuring accurate, professional, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Organized and possess good time management skills with ability to manage and prioritize competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity while working with confidential information.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint with ability to develop executive ready communications and presentations.
• Advantageous to have skillsets in utilizing automation/data analytics tools (e.g. VBA, Alteryx, Python, Tableau, etc).

Responsibilities:

• Provide support in Audit / GFC testing readiness activities and ensure Audit engagement routines are adhered to.
• Provide support in Audit / GFC testing rebuttals and calibrations calls.
• Support Regulatory request and Adhoc data request related to Onboarding team.
• Deliver training in support of identifed Audit / Regulatory / GFC testing defects to Onboarding associates.
• Work collaboratively with quality teams and management to support the quality feedback loop by providing training to effectively address
• identified gaps.
• Work with analysts and management to evaluate training effectiveness and drive enhancements
• Provide on-the-ground subject matter expertise on CDD requirements
• Contribute to design of new processes or change in existing processes
• Ensure CDD or policy related matters are channelled through AML Operations/Governance Forums; work with forum organizers in each region to enable.

Requirements:

• Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of the firm and people with different experiences and backgrounds.
• Self-motivated Bank of America is an equal opportunities employer.
• At least 5 years’ working experience in a similar role is preferred
• Excellent communications skills and ability to present to an audience.
• Process design & standards qualifications
• Knowledge of Client Due Diligence (AML) processes in Global Banking & Markets space
• Knowledge of Client Due Diligence (AML) requirements of global jurisdictions
• Training/Coaching best practices
• Ability to train/coach audience in-person or via virtual channels
• Experience of working in an Asia/Global environment.
• Control focused mindset and good understanding of regulatory and reputational risks
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic team environment.
• Good written and oral English.
• Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world

Your background

• Relevant Client Servicing concentrating on delivery of treasury and cash management solutions for Financial Institutional (FI) / Non-Bank FIs.
• Good understanding of standard Treasury and Cash Management offerings.
• Good knowledge of all bank systems, products and web-based electronic banking platforms.
• Good application software skills: Words, Excel and Powerpoint
• Excellent presentations, communication, time management, problem solving, interpersonal and team work skills.
• Good command of spoken and written Vietnamese.
• Good command of spoken English and Mandarin.
• Possess a passion and urgency to serve our clients and operate as a client advocate.
• Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously that contain a variety of complexity and resolution periods.
• Track record gained through operational experience within the payment, trade, or treasury environment.
• Excellent rapport with client contacts at all levels and with internal partners at all levels.
• A proactive learner and self-starter seeking continuous improvement in all job-related aspects.
• Possess a professional and positive attitude.
• Able to work under pressure and challenges.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement and process efficiency methodologies.

What you can expect

As a Client Service Advisor, you will have the opportunity to work with our FI / NBFI clients. You will help to service, advise, support and manage portfolio of Banks and Non-Banking Financial Institutions by providing professional, courteous and high quality customer service in all aspects of domestic, international and cash management services. This role offers a high level of visibility as you will work in conjunction with a number of other internal teams to provide seamless delivery to, and build relationships with a variety of client stakeholders.

What you will do

• Work closely with various internal partners to deliver exceptional and proactive service to clients worldwide.
• Act as primary point for clients. Manage, log and investigate the day-to-day servicing of enquiries, requests and complaints and escalate as appropriate.
• Provide consistent service and keep clients informed on status of all outstanding enquiries.
• Liaise with local / regional operations at all levels for timely and accurate resolution of queries.
• Provide sales support to ensure delivery of Quality & Proactive services to clients.
• Meet clients with Sales for business needs.
• Conduct period service and scorecard review with clients
• Working independently with strong organizational skills to overcome challenges with requests and ensures our client’s needs are satisfied.
• Actively join in, support & implement local or regional projects as assigned by the Client Services Manager.
• Undertake regulatory remediation and ensure closures within designated timelines.
• Ensure full compliance of all applicable laws, regulations, credit, KYC, AML, internal policies and procedures and exercise due diligence.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Client Services Manager.

Your background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a banking environment, preferably experience in business management/COO or support roles
• Strong executor with proven ability to independently manage recurring business management tasks (e.g., headcount tracking, data reporting, governance routines), ad-hoc projects & initiatives
• Systematic and organized, with a structured approach to both execution and thought process; able to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy or attention to detail
• Hands-on mindset to dive data, processes, issues to uncover root cases and drive actionable solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio), experience with reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx) is an advantage
• Excels in both written and verbal communication and can confidently present findings and recommendations
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement; able to navigate matrix organizations, influence outcomes, and build effective partnerships across functions and geographies
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

What you will do

• Manage core business administration routines including headcount tracking, hiring status, maintain organization charts, BCP and workspace management across APAC locations
• Coordinate the employee engagement (EE) program – plan, execute and deliver EE events/activities/initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Develop and prepare high-quality presentations and reporting packs for use bythe APAC AML Executive to present at senior leadership forums, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Contribute to initiatives relating to organization efficiency, operating model, capacity planning and strategy
• Support outsourcing governance requirements, including oversight of deliverables, documentation and participation in governance routines
• Execute ad-hoc projects and business initiatives, managing multiple priorities and deliverables
• Comfortable working in an environment of evolving scope and priorities; adaptable, resilient, and solutions-drive
• Build and maintain strong working relationships within a matrixed organization, engaging stakeholders across other lines of business regionally and Global (HQ) to deliver on objectives
• Late evening calls can be expected with HQ team as required

Job Description:

Job Description:

Working with our internal business partners across the regions to provide operational and regional support in (a) account opening and (b) review / maintain all updates to clients’ authorized signers, (c) govern both local and regional procedures. You will also work closely with stakeholders (Product, Sales, Risk, Compliance, GFC, auditors etc) on projects and initiatives as part of the standardization efforts across the countries. You are expected to build solid relationships and establish yourself as a trusted maintenance specialist. This role offers a high level of visibility as you will work in conjunction with several other internal teams to provide seamless delivery with a variety of client stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the account on-boarding and signature maintenance requests are delivered in accordance with the operating procedures, CDD requirements for the branches supported by Hub in Singapore

• Lead and facilitate the respective projects and initiatives as part of the standardization efforts across the countries

• Governs operational and clients’ on-boarding procedures and documents to ensure they are up to date as per the latest requirements

• Ensure KYC documents are received in good order per respective branch’s CDD requirements

• Conduct review for relevant internal reporting, QA metrics, aligned to the agreed SLA and governance

• Facilitate and support the retrieval of samples data requested by Auditors, Compliance and Regulators

• Custodian of the original on-boarding & signers maintenance documents for Singapore Branch. This includes record retention management, the monthly onsite records attestation.

• Perform documents review and provide advisory to stakeholders as per client’s signers’ maintenance requests to ensure they are duly executed

• Support the branch internal and external audit including MRLO and GCOR related requests

• Continue to explore Operational Excellence and Automation opportunities

Required Skills:

• At least 5- 10 years’ hands on working experience in Operations and account services for corporate clients in bank.
• A good understanding on account opening process and client documentation requirements, including KYC documents.
• Detail orientation and high sense of responsibility.
• A proactive learner and self-starter seeking continuous improvement in all job-related aspects.
• Willingness and ability to play an active role in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent in stakeholders’ management and able to work under time critical requirement.
• Good communication and Project management skills.
• Well written and oral English.
• Self-motivated with ambition to take more responsibilities.
• Flexibility of working hours.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of Client Due Diligence measures as part of the account opening onboarding requirements.
• Deep understanding on the local regulation and legal practical documentation behaviors of the jurisdiction.
• Experiences in Regional exposures across the APAC countries.
• Team lead role or equivalent experiences.