Senior Manager, AML & Transaction Surveillance

uobgroup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced AML/CFT Transaction Surveillance Analyst to review and investigate financial crime cases, prepare reports, and collaborate with branches to support decision-making.

The role requires a graduate or postgraduate in a numerate discipline, 7+ years in financial crime compliance or intelligence, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Team mentoring and process improvements are also part of the remit.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate in a numerate or research discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in financial crime compliance or intelligence.
• Exposure to Compliance and risk management is preferred.
• Experience with Business Intelligence / Financial Crime Intelligence / Corporate Intelligence / Forensic.
• Professional, investigative mindset with strong communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate cases pertaining to financial crime risk.
• Prepare investigation reports and maintain proper documentation/records.
• Submit STR within agreed timelines to regulatory authorities.
• Quality Assurance: ensure team quality and address errors.
• Support Team Lead on monitoring, productivity, and process improvements.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

Investigation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate in numerate or research discipline

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced AML/CFT Transaction Surveillance Analyst to review and investigate financial crime cases, prepare reports, and collaborate with branches to support decision-making.

The role requires a graduate or postgraduate in a numerate discipline, 7+ years in financial crime compliance or intelligence, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Team mentoring and process improvements are also part of the remit.