AVP, AFC Process & Governance Specialist

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking an AVP, AFC Process & Governance Specialist to perform quality assurance reviews on closed alerts and cases, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in financial crime compliance and strong skills in data analytics tools such as Qlik Sense and Power BI. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a leading institution committed to long-term success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial crime compliance or intelligence.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Experience in conducting Quality Assurance in Transaction Monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance review on closed alerts and cases.
• Communicate effectively with analysts on errors and follow-ups.
• Conduct training and QA sharing sessions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Data Analytic tools

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master/Degree from recognized University

Tools

Qlik Sense

Power BI

Microsoft Word

Job description

AVP, AFC Process & Governance Specialist

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

Job Responsibilities

• The position reports directly to the Team Lead, Process and Governance, AFC Investigations & Intelligence.
• Perform quality assurance review on closed alerts and cases, assessing the quality of the investigation and resulting documentation in line with process and procedure, also to determine key issues, gaps and potential risks.
• Effective communication with analyst on errors and follow up rectification.
• Conduct Training/QA sharing session and highlight significant issues, gaps and typologies.

Job Requirements

• Master/Degree or professional qualification from recognized University.
• At least 3-5 years of overall experience with experience general financial crime compliance (fraud / sanctions/ anti money laundering) or intelligence experience, past experience in conducting Quality Assurance in Transaction Monitoring is preferred.
• Current knowledge of AML/CFT, Sanctions, Anti‑Bribery and Corruptions and other Regulatory Compliance related regulatory requirements and latest updates on policy and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint or other presentation software i.e. infographic.
• Working knowledge / experience in Data Analytic tools i.e. Qlik sense, Power BI, Hue etc. will be an added advantage.
• Aware and have some knowledge on AML/CFT, Sanctions, Anti‑Bribery and Corruption or Regulatory Compliance landscape as well as interested to learn more on latest development and updates on these areas i.e. industry compliance leading trends and issues.
• Possess and interested in performing audit processes and review methods as well as interested in dealing with big data analytic.
• Highly self‑motivated and possess good skills in contributing to the team.
• Possess an inquisitive mind‑set and a willingness to learn new things.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply problem solving and decision making skills.
• Good writing and ability to present issues and propose resolution approaches to management.

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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