Senior Officer, GWB AFC Commercial Banking (1 year contract)

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Senior Officer in GWB AFC to ensure KYC compliance and manage AML activities. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, focusing on regulatory matters and customer due diligence. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team and assist in data accuracy and management statistics. This position offers growth opportunities in an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in KYC / CDD.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experienced in analyzing AML CDD / transactions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AML and KYC regulations.
• Provide accurate KYC / CDD information to business units.
• Assist team in statistics and presentations for management.

Skills

KYC

AML

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certification as an AML specialist (e.g., CAMS)

Job description

Senior Officer, GWB AFC Commercial Banking (1 year contract)

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. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long‑term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the department

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB‑wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank’s growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services.

As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enable business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

UOB Group Wholesale Banking helps companies and institutions optimize their business operations and cash flow, manage risks, expand into new markets, and manage their capital needs by providing tailored financial solutions, services, and sector insights.

We help develop trusted relationships and partnerships by focusing on our clients’ long‑term interests and helping them to meet their strategic objectives. Our unique combination of local, in‑country presence and expertise, astute Asian market insights and regional network connectivity enables us to help unlock Asia’s potential for our clients.

Job Responsibilities

• AML and KYC related advisories
  • Ensure timely follow‑up to queries from business unit (BU)
  • Provide accurate and up‑to‑date KYC / CDD information to BU.
  • Act as the liaison contact between BU and Compliance on all AML/CFT and Sanctions matters.
  • Follow up on directives from Compliance to ensure business unit adherence.
  • Clear alert screening hits encountered by BU in a timely manner.
  • Ensure oversight on segment transfer customers that all CDD documents are accurate, valid and in correct order.
• Compliance Escalations
  • Summarize case and issues of concern, with appropriate escalation to Compliance for further concurrence.
  • Track and ensure such escalations are handled promptly by business unit, post Compliance’s endorsement.
• Ensure data accuracy in systems and documentations.
• Extract data from worksheets and reports for distribution to respective Business segments for necessary follow‑up actions.
• Assist BUs to respond to various CDD enquiries, which may originate from the local authorities or from correspondent banks, over client’s profile.
• Assist the Team Leader in providing regular statistics and presentations for updating senior management.
• Participate in ad‑hoc assignments and projects, e.g., audit, user acceptance testing etc. where required.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in KYC / CDD for experienced candidate.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply (with no prior experience).
• A track record in risk and regulatory matters pertaining towards know your customer (KYC) and financial crimes risks and typologies in ensuring customer due diligence is executed appropriately, with a clear thought process, rather than a tick‑box exercise.
• Experienced in analyzing and quantifying issues tied to AML CDD / transactions / activity surveillance.
• To demonstrate relevant experience in the management of people and relationships via supervisory experiences.
• Together with the Group AFC Ops (where applicable), support to advise senior stakeholders with a level of confidence, knowledge, and stature in the handling of customers’ due diligence requirements.
• Align thinking and behaviours that are in tandem with the Bank’s commitment against financial crimes, with the highest level of integrity and the ability to balance commercial objectives with the exercise of independent and prudent judgement.
• Certification as an AML specialist (e.g., CAMS / Diploma in AML) with a recognised institution will be an advantage.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, colour, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non‑merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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