AVP, Compliance Analytics & Insights - Compliance Systems

UOB; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

UOB Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned professional to lead end-to-end Compliance system enhancement projects, focusing on AFC systems and AML/CFT controls. You will drive change management, gather and document business needs, and oversee UAT strategies to deliver robust, regulatory-aligned solutions.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Technology, and business units to ensure risk-managed, efficient operations, providing advisory support across the bank.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant AFC/Compliance technology experience.
• Strong experience in implementing, enhancing, UAT, release and production support of AFC/Compliance systems.
• Solid knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and screening solutions.
• Proven project management and multi-stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Compliance system enhancement projects from requirements to post-implementation support.
• Drive change management to提升 system capabilities and meet regulatory objectives.
• Gather, analyze and document business and functional requirements.
• Prepare UAT strategies, test cases and scripts; coordinate end-to-end UAT.
• Tune systems, calibrate scenarios, and translate analytics into risk-based actions.
• Act as SME for Compliance systems in regulatory and audit matters.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, Business, Operations and vendors.

Skills

Compliance systems

Project management

UAT testing

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

SQL

QlikSense

Python

Education

Degree in Finance/CS/IS

Tools

SQL

QlikSense

Python

Hadoop

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Company: 1201 UOB Hong Kong

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end Compliance system enhancement projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support.

• Drive the change management process to enhance Compliance system capabilities, meet regulatory and risk management objectives, and improve operational effectiveness.

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements, translating complex business needs into clear and actionable specifications.

• Prepare comprehensive UAT test strategies, test cases and test scripts, and coordinate and execute end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Execute system threshold tuning, scenario calibration, statistical analysis and alert optimization, with the ability to translate analytical findings into risk-based recommendations and business outcomes.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Compliance systems in managing regulatory requests and audit-related matters.

• Partner with counterparts from Compliance, Technology, Business, Operations, and external vendors to provide system-related advisory support, optimize risk management effectiveness, and address the Bank's regulatory and operational requirements.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related disciplines.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with experience in AFC systems, Compliance Technology, Financial Crime Compliance, or Banking Technology.

• Proven experience in the implementation, enhancement, User Acceptance Test (UAT), release management, defect management and production support of AFC and Compliance systems..

• Sound understanding of Compliance systems, including Transaction Monitoring, Payment Screening, Name Screening and Customer Due Diligence solutions.

• Good knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions.

• Proven track record in project management, with the ability to multi-task and deliver within tight timelines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and issue resolution.

• Strong people skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.

• Self-motivated and able to take a structured, end-to-end approach in managing projects and system initiatives.

• Proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools (e.g., SQL, QlikSense), as well as big data analytics frameworks such as Python, Spark, Hive, Impala and Hadoop, is advantageous.

• Holder of ECF on AML/CFT accredited by HKIB is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.