Senior AML Investigation & Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an AML/Compliance Investigator to review alerts from the group’s AML monitoring systems, analyze potential AML/CFT cases, and prepare reports for authorities. The role emphasizes collaboration with business/support units and other AML/CFT teams to strengthen controls.

The candidate will provide guidance to units on regulatory matters, document investigations, and contribute to the enhancement of surveillance frameworks across the Group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in intelligence/investigation related work.
• Good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws and regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products and systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience intelligence/investigation-related work.
• Excellent analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reviews into the alerts triggered by Group approved AML transaction monitoring system(s), escalations on suspicious AML/CFT activities from business/support units and cases arising from other relevant sources (e.g adverse news in media) are in accordance to Group standards.
• Prepare and submit suspicious activity/transactions reports to the relevant local law enforcement authorities or Financial Intelligence Units in accordance to AML/CFT legislative and regulatory requirements and Group standards.
• Provide relevant advisories to business/support units and other AML/CFT teams on matters arising from reviews and investigations conducted by the unit.
• Perform analysis of suspicious activity/transaction reports to identify AML/CFT risk trends to support appropriate actions to strengthen AML/CFT controls in the Group.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of reviews and investigation cases in accordance to Group standards.
• Provide inputs and support to strengthen the transaction surveillance and intelligence operating framework and procedures across the Group.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Job description

6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an AML/Compliance Investigator to review alerts from the group’s AML monitoring systems, analyze potential AML/CFT cases, and prepare reports for authorities. The role emphasizes collaboration with business/support units and other AML/CFT teams to strengthen controls.

The candidate will provide guidance to units on regulatory matters, document investigations, and contribute to the enhancement of surveillance frameworks across the Group.