Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97340)

Dear AML KYC folks, would like to ask for your kind advice. I was one of the previous posters who had posted before with regards to FATCA and CRS. I have since started my position last week and would like to ask if a degree is essential for me to progress higher up in the ladder?

I have spoken to a few ex colleagues and some actually told me to pursue ACAMS instead of a degree if my career path is geared towards compliance. A couple of them advised against degree as they told me there's no specialised degree in AML/Compliance but there's a diploma in AML.

Thus would like to ask senior folks here if a decision to pursue the ACAMS dip is more worthy than a private degree. Thank you :D

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97000)

Anyone worked in OCBC Group Compliance before? How is the working culture, hours, politics and bonus like?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97383)

I am currently there, the bonus for the past 2 year is about 5-6 months...working hours = pro family, get to knock off on time. No politics, that's why I am still here!

do you have an offer from there? which department?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97383)

I am currently there, the bonus for the past 2 year is about 5-6 months...working hours = pro family, get to knock off on time. No politics, that's why I am still here!

do you have an offer from there? which department?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97343)

That is provided you intend to stay on in AML. Better to have ACAMS to complement learning at work. It's more of self enriching and being equipped. My company sponsored my ACAMS. If you can find out if your company does that too.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97407)

Thanks for your kind words. Actually still in a dilemma not knowing whether to pursue a private degree or to pursue a diploma in AML. Have been thinking for quite some time. :(

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97389)

I would think avg bonus is more like 3-4 mths, and 5-6 mths for good performance. I don't think there are much politics. Maybe it depends on dept. Good working hours as well. Only bad thing is slow promotion. I am a local uni grad but took about 3 yrs to promote to AM.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97410)

If you intend to stay for the long haul, just take both, you wont regret it. in terms of hours needed, the diploma has a much lighter workload.

Originally Posted by tanghao (Post 97426)

Does working in Mas n building experience help in crossing over to bank compliance?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 97430)

Thanks for your advice bro. I guess I'll bite the bullet to take up the PT degree then maybe upon completion proceed towards the AML diploma. Thanks bro! :D