AVP, AFC Ops - Analyst, EE OGR

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced KYC/CDD specialist to lead a team responsible for customer due diligence, AML controls, and risk assessment within a fast-moving banking environment. You will review documentation, support business units/relationship managers, and ensure timely, compliant outcomes.

The role emphasizes training, process improvements, and maintaining strict AML/CFT adherence across the organization, with opportunities to shape policy and team

Qualifications

• Recognised degree and good command in English.
• At least 3-4 years of KYC/CDD experience within banking industry.
• Resourceful and meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team by optimising manpower to support workload and maximise staff output.
• Review and improve workflow for continued efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review and perform QA checks on KYC/CDD and ongoing reviews by the maker.
• Provide advisory to team members and BU/RM in completing KYC/CDD and information gathering to determine suspicious activity.
• Assist in escalation of AML/CFT and Sanctions issues to Country Compliance.
• Ensure all KYC Review is completed timely (NTB, OGR & Triggered events).
• Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained for any exceptions per AML/CFT guidelines.
• Perform monthly reporting as required by Group Client Fulfilment & Services, Country Compliance.
• Provide training to new joiners and existing team members as required.
• Review team members’ performance and provide feedback.

Skills

KYC/CDD experience

AML knowledge

Team leadership

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Recognised degree

Job description

Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Managed the team by utilizing the manpower to support the workload and maximise the staff output
• Review the process work-flow from time to time to ensure continued efficiency and effectiveness of the team
• Review and perform quality assurance checks on Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence and on-going reviews completed by maker
• Provide advisory to the team members and BU/RM in completing their Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence and on information to obtain from customers to ascertain if an activity is suspicious or not.
• Assist in the escalation of Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Countering of Terrorist Funding (CFT) and Sanctions related issues to Country Compliance.
• Ensure all KYC Review is completed in a timely manner (NTB, OGR & Triggered event)
• Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained for any exceptions or deferment as stipulated in UOBM’s AML/CFT guidelines
• Perform monthly reporting as and when required by Group Client Fulfilment & Services, Country Compliance and/or any other parties
• Providing training to new joiner(s) and existing team members whenever required
• Review team members’ performance from time to time and to provide feedback if necessary
• To attend all incoming ad-hoc requests in a timely manner

Job Requirement

• Recognised degree and with good command in English
• At least 3-4 years of KYC/CDD experience within banking industry
• Resourceful and meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-drivenwith strong interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements

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.

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United Overseas Bank ("UOB") was incorporated on 6 August 1935 as the United Chinese Bank. Founded by Datuk Wee Kheng Chiang, the Bank catered mainly to the Fujian community in its early years. The change of name was effected in 1965. Over the past 76 years, UOB has grown from strength to strength. Through a series of acquisitions, it is now a leading bank in Asia. Besides Far Eastern Bank in Singapore, UOB’s major banking subsidiaries in the region are United Overseas Bank (Malaysia), United Overseas Bank (Thai), PT Bank UOB Buana and United Overseas Bank (China). Today, the UOB Group has a network of over 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Western Europe and North America.

UOB (Malaysia) offers an extensive range of commercial and personal financial services through its branches, subsidiaries and associate companies: commercial lending, investment banking, treasury services, trade services, cash management, home loans, credit cards, wealth management, general insurance and life assurance.

United Overseas Bank ("UOB") was incorporated on 6 August 1935 as the United Chinese Bank. Founded by Datuk Wee Kheng Chiang, the Bank catered mainly to the Fujian community in its early years. The change of name was effected in 1965. Over the past 76 years, UOB has grown from strength to strength. Through a series of acquisitions, it is now a leading bank in Asia. Besides Far Eastern Bank in Singapore, UOB’s major banking subsidiaries in the region are United Overseas Bank (Malaysia), United Overseas Bank (Thai), PT Bank UOB Buana and United Overseas Bank (China). Today, the UOB Group has a network of over 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Western Europe and North America.

UOB (Malaysia) offers an extensive range of commercial and personal financial services through its branches, subsidiaries and associate companies: commercial lending, investment banking, treasury services, trade services, cash management, home loans, credit cards, wealth management, general insurance and life assurance.