AVP, KYC/AML Operations Lead & Analyst

United Overseas Bank Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is seeking a dedicated KYC/CDD Team Lead to manage a banking compliance unit in Malaysia. You will oversee daily workflows, ensure timely KYC reviews, and guide junior staff and business units on customer due diligence and suspicious activity indicators.

The role requires 3–4 years in KYC/CDD within banking, strong English communication, and meticulous analytical skills. You will contribute to AML/CFT compliance and collaborate with Country Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

KYC/CDD experience

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised degree

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is seeking a dedicated KYC/CDD Team Lead to manage a banking compliance unit in Malaysia. You will oversee daily workflows, ensure timely KYC reviews, and guide junior staff and business units on customer due diligence and suspicious activity indicators.

The role requires 3–4 years in KYC/CDD within banking, strong English communication, and meticulous analytical skills. You will contribute to AML/CFT compliance and collaborate with Country Compliance teams.