AVP AML Operations Leader - KYC & Compliance

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced AML Operations Supervisor to lead daily alerts review and ensure quality of KYC cases for moderate and low-risk customers.

The role requires a strong grasp of AML/CFT regulations, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work independently while guiding a team in a dynamic banking environment. You will also provide data for management reporting and respond to regulators' requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Studies/ Administration/ Management, Economics, Finance/ Accountancy/ Banking, Commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Team collaboration and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Good people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AML operations team on daily alerts review and monitor progress.
• Perform quality checks for work produced by the team and approve KYC cases for moderate and low-risk customers.
• Processes include On-Going Review, Customer Relationship Review, On-going Due Diligent Review to validate coherence between customer's profile and account's conduct; as well as identifying other necessary information to conclude the review, if any.
• Establish guidance to the team members, identify performance related issues and to develop action plans for improvement.
• Provide monthly data and statistics for Management Reporting.
• Respond to requests from regulators, auditors, or internal stakeholders for specific case reviews or data.

Skills

AML/CFT regulations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business/Administration/Management, Economics, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Commerce)

Job description

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced AML Operations Supervisor to lead daily alerts review and ensure quality of KYC cases for moderate and low-risk customers.

The role requires a strong grasp of AML/CFT regulations, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work independently while guiding a team in a dynamic banking environment. You will also provide data for management reporting and respond to regulators' requests.