Head of Financial Crime Advisory – Wholesale Banking

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage the non-financial risk agenda, focusing primarily on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, and fraud for Wholesale Banking. This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in financial services, particularly in Financial Crime risk. The ideal candidate will possess strong risk management skills and the ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders. This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial services with focus on Financial Crime risk.
• Deep understanding of financial crime risk typologies and regulatory expectations.
• Familiarity with AML and fraud prevention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage non-financial risk agenda, focusing on AML, sanctions, and fraud.
• Act as the SME for financial crime risk within Wholesale Banking.
• Design and execute assurance testing programs to assess key controls.

Skills

Financial Crime risk

Anti-Money Laundering

Stakeholder management

Fraud detection

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or related field

Job description

A leading bank in Asia is seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage the non-financial risk agenda, focusing primarily on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, and fraud for Wholesale Banking. This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in financial services, particularly in Financial Crime risk. The ideal candidate will possess strong risk management skills and the ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders. This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.