AFC Operations Risk & Governance Lead

United Overseas Bank Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Malaysia seeks an experienced specialist to support the AFC Operations risk and control environment. You will assist governance oversight, workforce management, performance reporting, and quality assurance activities across the function.

The role requires 5+ years in Financial Crime, Risk Assessment, or QA within financial services, with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in Financial Crime, Risk Assessment or Quality Assurance in financial services.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements and take initiative.
• Experience in cross-functional initiatives across Business, Compliance, Technology, Legal.
• Analytical mindset with strong communication and meticulous work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support the AFC Operations risk and control environment through governance oversight.
• Oversee workforce management, performance reporting and quality assurance activities.
• Assist KRCSA and KORI processes, including risk identification and remediation tracking.
• Promote risk culture via communications, training, and policy developments.
• Provide guidance on governance standards and team capability building.
• Support KPI scorecards, workforce metrics, and talent development initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive governance, transformation and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial Crime

Risk Assessment

Quality Assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Malaysia seeks an experienced specialist to support the AFC Operations risk and control environment. You will assist governance oversight, workforce management, performance reporting, and quality assurance activities across the function.

The role requires 5+ years in Financial Crime, Risk Assessment, or QA within financial services, with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.