Senior Fraud Risk & Compliance Strategy Advisor

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB Malaysia seeks an experienced leader to support the Head of Anti-Financial Crime in shaping Fraud risk strategy and implementing robust controls across the Group. You will translate strategic direction into operational execution and report to the Head of AFC.

This role requires deep domain knowledge in Fraud risk, regulatory expectations, and strong stakeholder engagement with Line 1 and Line 2 teams, regulators, and senior management, plus people leadership of the AFC team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in financial crime or ABC risks / compliance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: Develops the fraud compliance strategy and ensures high standards across the UOB Group.
• Advisory: Provides final recommendations for fraud-related escalations and partners with key stakeholders.
• Policies/procedures and training: Designs the Line 2 fraud risk framework; owners policies and training materials.
• Senior Management engagement: Reports on significant fraud compliance matters to senior management and committees; manages reporting metrics.
• Team and capacity management: Manages AFC team, defines roles, hires, trains, and develops staff.

Skills

Fraud compliance

Stakeholder management

Policy design

Training design

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

UOB Malaysia seeks an experienced leader to support the Head of Anti-Financial Crime in shaping Fraud risk strategy and implementing robust controls across the Group. You will translate strategic direction into operational execution and report to the Head of AFC.

This role requires deep domain knowledge in Fraud risk, regulatory expectations, and strong stakeholder engagement with Line 1 and Line 2 teams, regulators, and senior management, plus people leadership of the AFC team.