Senior AML Transactions Surveillance Lead

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking a senior AML/CFT professional to mitigate financial crime risks. The role involves reviewing cases, coordinating with branches, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia.

The incumbent will mentor analysts, conduct training, maintain quality standards, and drive process improvements while ensuring SLAs are met in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in a numerate or research discipline.
• At least 7 years' experience in financial crime compliance or related intelligence roles.
• Experience with AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate cases pertaining to financial crime risk.
• Review and investigate cases triggered by systems or orders to identify money laundering or terrorism financing.
• Communicate with branches/units to gather information for decision making.
• Prepare investigation reports and maintain documentation.
• Submit investigation reports to the national financial intelligence unit.
• Ensure timely reporting of money laundering/AML risks.
• Review Questionable Activity Reports (QAR).
• Determine if QAR merits reporting to authorities.
• Submit STR within timelines to Bank Negara Malaysia and ensure compliance with standards.
• Quality assurance of the team and processes.
• Communicate errors and coordinate rectification.
• Conduct training/sharing sessions and highlight significant issues.
• Support Team Lead on monitoring and mentoring analysts.
• Ensure SLA adherence and drive process improvements uptimum level.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Investigation skills

Independent and team player

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate in a numerate or research discipline

Job description

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking a senior AML/CFT professional to mitigate financial crime risks. The role involves reviewing cases, coordinating with branches, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia.

The incumbent will mentor analysts, conduct training, maintain quality standards, and drive process improvements while ensuring SLAs are met in a dynamic team environment.