Senior AML & Onboarding Risk Governance Manager

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

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an AML/KYC professional to oversee the account opening process and ensure AML/CFT compliance. You will assess customer risk, escalate high-risk cases, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen onboarding controls and governance.

The role includes producing analyses, dashboards, and training materials to support regulatory initiatives. Based in Malaysia, you will contribute to a robust risk management framework and ongoing process improvements

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing AML/KYC processes and onboarding controls.
• Knowledge of sanctions and financial crime risk indicators.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and apply it to onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the Account Opening function to ensure AML/CFT compliance.
• Review risk assessments related to customer profiles and ownership.
• Escalate high-risk, complex onboarding cases for decision-making.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen onboarding controls and policies.
• Prepare management information, dashboards and training materials.

Skills

AML/KYC

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Governance

Stakeholder management

Job description

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an AML/KYC professional to oversee the account opening process and ensure AML/CFT compliance. You will assess customer risk, escalate high-risk cases, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen onboarding controls and governance.

The role includes producing analyses, dashboards, and training materials to support regulatory initiatives. Based in Malaysia, you will contribute to a robust risk management framework and ongoing process improvements