Senior Officer, Anti-Financial Crime Operations Analyst - Wholesale Banking | Kuala Lumpur, MY

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank is seeking a Senior Officer for Anti-Financial Crime Operations within Wholesale Banking in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves managing name screening, investigating alerts, and collaborating with various business units to ensure compliance with AML/CFT guidelines. We seek dedicated candidates with a relevant degree and strong analytical skills to join our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with proficiency in English.
• Resourceful, meticulous, and self-driven.
• Strong team player with quick learning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform name screening to identify PEP or AML/CFT issues.
• Investigate screening alerts and assist Relationship Managers.
• Ensure adherence to AML/CFT guidelines and document results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recognized degree

Job description

Senior Officer, Anti-Financial Crime Operations Analyst - Wholesale Banking

Posting Date: 18 Jun 2025

Location: Kuala Lumpur (City Area), MY, 50350

Company: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Our presence spans over 80 years, guided by our values — Honorable, Enterprising, United, and Committed — which drive us to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team, and pursue long-term success.

About the Department

The Wholesale Bank provides financial services and solutions to help clients achieve strategic business objectives. Our goal is to be the premier provider of banking services for Asia-based commercial banking companies, large corporations, financial institutions, and multinationals. Our teams work in full alignment with Transaction Banking, Investment Banking, Global Markets, and Group Retail to deliver seamless solutions.

Job Responsibilities

1. Perform manual name screening against World Check & Alert info to identify PEP or AML/CFT adverse news during onboarding or reviews.
2. Ensure correct permutation of names according to UOBM's AML/CFT guidelines.
3. Investigate new name screening alerts in the automated Detica system.
4. Engage with Relationship Managers (RM) / Business Units (BU) for clarification on alerts requiring further assessment.
5. Notify RM/BUs to reclassify risk or escalate adverse news for clearance as needed.
6. Maintain records and ensure accurate resolution of screening results with proper remarks and documentation.
7. Participate in user testing and data preparation for system enhancements.
8. Obtain necessary approvals for exceptions or deferments per AML/CFT guidelines.
9. Perform monthly reporting as required by Group Wholesale Banking, Compliance, or other parties.

Job Requirements

• Recognized degree with good command of English.
• Resourceful, meticulous, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven, team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Committed and quick learner.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications. If you require assistance or accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us when submitting your application.

Apply now and make a difference.

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