AVP, AFC Ops - Analyst, EE OGR

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a KYC/CDD Team Lead to oversee customer due diligence, ensure AML/CFT compliance, and uphold the bank's standards.

You will mentor staff, review workflows, perform QA checks, and provide advisory support to RM/business units, with monthly reporting and training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum a recognised degree with good English.
• 3–4 years of KYC/CDD experience in banking.
• Meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team to maximise staff output.
• Review processes to ensure efficiency.
• Review and perform KYC/CDD QA on reviews by maker.
• Provide advisory to teams on KYC/CDD and data required.
• Escalate AML/CFT and sanctions issues to Country Compliance.
• Ensure timely KYC reviews (NTB, OGR & Triggered events).
• Obtain appropriate approvals for exceptions per AML/CFT guidelines.
• Perform monthly reporting for units and compliance.
• Provide training to new joiners and existing staff.
• Review team performance and give feedback.

Skills

KYC/CDD experience

Analytical skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's 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-driven with 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.