Senior AML Compliance Manager (Banking), Bangkok, Thailand

Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading international bank with a strong presence in Thailand and across Asia. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the bank provides a full range of corporate banking and financial services to multinational companies and leading local businesses. The bank offers excellent career growth opportunities and attractive performance bonus scheme.

We are seeking an experienced AML/CFT Compliance Lead to strengthen the Financial Crime Compliance function. This role is responsible for overseeing transaction monitoring and sanctions screening activities, enhancing the bank's AML/CFT framework, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting a strong risk and compliance culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee AML/CFT operations, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, investigations, and escalation of suspicious or high-risk activities.

• Support the team in driving the bank's strategy, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management framework.

• Develop, review, and enhance AML/CFT policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance action plans to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Monitor emerging AML/CFT regulations and coordinate the implementation of regulatory changes across the organization.

• Conduct compliance monitoring, quality assurance reviews, and ML/FT risk assessments.

• Liaise with regulators, law enforcement agencies, auditors, and regional or head office compliance.

• Deliver AML/CFT training and provide advisory support to business units on financial crime compliance requirements.

• Mentor and coach junior team members while fostering a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Job Requirements

• Solid experience in AML/CFT Compliance within the banking or financial services industry.

• Hands-on expertise in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, AML investigations, suspicious transaction reporting, and ML/FT risk assessment.

• Experience engaging with regulators, auditors, or law enforcement agencies is highly desirable.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent will be an advantage.