Senior AML Operations & KYC Manager

uobgroup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd invites an experienced AML Supervisor to lead daily alerts review in Kuala Lumpur. You will oversee the AML operations team, perform QC checks, and approve KYC cases for moderate and low-risk customers, ensuring coherence with customer profiles and accounts.

You will define guidance, monitor performance, prepare monthly management data, and respond to regulators or internal stakeholders with case reviews and data, supporting strong compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Studies/ Administration/ Management, Economics, Finance/ Accountancy/ Banking, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Team collaboration and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Good people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AML operations team on daily alerts review and monitor/track progress.
• Perform Quality Checks for work produced by the team and approve KYC cases for moderate and low-risk customers. Processes include On-Going Review, Customer Relationship Review, On-going Due Diligent Review to validate coherence between customer's profile and account's conduct; identify other necessary information to conclude the review.
• Establish guidance to the team members, identify performance related issues and to develop action plans for improvement.
• Provide monthly data and statistics for Management Reporting.
• Respond to requests from regulators, auditors, or internal stakeholders for specific case reviews or data.

Skills

AML knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Banking

Job description

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd invites an experienced AML Supervisor to lead daily alerts review in Kuala Lumpur. You will oversee the AML operations team, perform QC checks, and approve KYC cases for moderate and low-risk customers, ensuring coherence with customer profiles and accounts.

You will define guidance, monitor performance, prepare monthly management data, and respond to regulators or internal stakeholders with case reviews and data, supporting strong compliance.