VP, AML/KYC & Regulatory Risk Advisory

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced compliance professional to support AML/KYC and regulatory governance for the EE Sales segment, coordinating with Group Compliance and local regulators.

The role focuses on enhancing risk controls, providing policy advisory, and ensuring timely communication of regulatory changes to customers and staff, while upholding service excellence within a leading ASEAN bank.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified – Graduate or Postgraduate in Banking/Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in either banking or financial institution with responsibility in managing compliance risk especially in financial crime compliance (fraud / sanctions/ anti money laundering) and BNM regulations compliance.
• Knowledge of legislative/regulatory requirements of banking and financial institutions, banking products and AML/CFT are a key requirement.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, through all levels of the organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Attentive to details, possess investigative nature and the ability to deal with potentially contentious issues effectively.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance advisory and assurance in AML/KYC and regulatory requirements, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Conduct periodic reviews of internal SOPs and update them per regulatory guidelines and audit findings.
• Highlight potential audit issues and implement mitigating actions with responsible owners.
• Assist in risk culture development and operational risk management, tracking incidents and recovery.
• Deliver training and briefing to frontliners and product managers on regulatory guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Banking/Finance

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Job description

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced compliance professional to support AML/KYC and regulatory governance for the EE Sales segment, coordinating with Group Compliance and local regulators.

The role focuses on enhancing risk controls, providing policy advisory, and ensuring timely communication of regulatory changes to customers and staff, while upholding service excellence within a leading ASEAN bank.