Senior AML Surveillance Analyst Investigations & Compliance

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced AML/CFT Analyst to support the Transaction Surveillance Team in mitigating financial crime risks. You will review cases, gather information from branches, and prepare investigation reports for regulatory submission.

The role requires strong investigative and communication skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to work independently or with the team. This position is based in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified – Graduate or Post Graduate in a numerate or research discipline.
• At least 7 years of overall experience in financial crime compliance or intelligence.
• Exposure to compliance and risk management with AML/CFT knowledge.
• Experience in Business Intelligence / Financial Crime Intelligence / Forensic.
• Investigation-focused professional with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate cases triggered by systems or escalations to identify money laundering or related activities.
• Collaborate with branches and units to gather information for decision making.
• Prepare investigation reports and maintain proper documentation.
• Submit investigation reports to the national financial intelligence unit.
• Review and evaluate all QARs for merit and reporting requirements.
• Determine whether QARs should be reported to Bank Negara Malaysia.
• Submit STR within the agreed timeline and ensure filings comply with requirements.
• Support Team Lead on monitoring, mentoring analysts, and maintaining SLAs.
• Assist on process enhancements to improve team performance.

Skills

Investigation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Graduate or Post Graduate in numerate discipline

Job description

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced AML/CFT Analyst to support the Transaction Surveillance Team in mitigating financial crime risks. You will review cases, gather information from branches, and prepare investigation reports for regulatory submission.

The role requires strong investigative and communication skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to work independently or with the team. This position is based in Malaysia.