AVP, AML/KYC & Onboarding Risk Leader

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an AVP, Business Risk & Control Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on overseeing AML/CFT compliance, onboarding governance, risk assessments, and regulatory interpretations to strengthen financial crime controls.

The position is hybrid in Kuala Lumpur, offering exposure to governance, policy guidance, and strategic risk initiatives within a leading Asian bank.

Qualifications

• Experience with AML/KYC policies, regulatory interpretation, and financial crime risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance and advisory support on onboarding, due diligence, and regulatory interpretations.
• Escalate high‑risk or complex onboarding cases to appropriate decision makers.
• Enhance onboarding controls and mitigate financial crime risks through policy implementation and control testing.
• Prepare management information, dashboards, and training materials to support risk management initiatives.

Job description

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an AVP, Business Risk & Control Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on overseeing AML/CFT compliance, onboarding governance, risk assessments, and regulatory interpretations to strengthen financial crime controls.

The position is hybrid in Kuala Lumpur, offering exposure to governance, policy guidance, and strategic risk initiatives within a leading Asian bank.