Senior AML Investigation Lead – Pre-STR & Analytics

uobgroup; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) Malaysia seeks a Senior Compliance professional to oversee the Investigation / Pre-STR Team, ensuring timely reviews of AML alerts and UARs and clear decisions on escalation.

You will coordinate with Country Compliance for STR filings, provide guidance to business units, and strengthen Group AML/CFT controls through disciplined documentation and KPI-driven delivery. IH2 offers a dynamic, regional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in related field from reputable University.
• Minimum 10 - 12 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team conduct timely reviews of suspicious AML/CFT alerts and UARs generated from data analytics models, government subpoenas, search warrants and production orders issued by law enforcement authorities.
• Ensure the team prepare and submit suspicious activity and transaction report to Country Compliance to support timely STR filing with the relevant local authorities.
• Provide updates, guidance and support to business units and other AFC teams on matters arising from reviews and investigations.
• Perform analytical assessments to identify emerging AML/CFT risk trends and support actions to enhance and strengthen Group AML/CFT controls.
• Ensure the team adhere to proper documentation and record keeping of investigation report and all supporting documents of investigated alerts/cases in line with Group standards and requirements.
• Provide inputs and support initiatives aimed at strengthening the GC AML Operations framework, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and managed the team's KPIs and goals, inclusive of quality and productivity.
• Undertake other ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Minimum degree in related field from reputable University

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) Malaysia seeks a Senior Compliance professional to oversee the Investigation / Pre-STR Team, ensuring timely reviews of AML alerts and UARs and clear decisions on escalation.

You will coordinate with Country Compliance for STR filings, provide guidance to business units, and strengthen Group AML/CFT controls through disciplined documentation and KPI-driven delivery. IH2 offers a dynamic, regional environment.