VP, KYC & AML Operations Leader

uobgroup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an AML/KYC professional responsible for performing KYC, collecting documents from corporate clients and ensuring AML/CFT compliance.

You will advise BU/RM on CDD requirements, escalate issues to Compliance, review KYC records, and support monthly reporting and audits.

The role involves timely completion of reviews, accurate risk assessments, and working closely with the CFS-AML/CFT team.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC to ensure completeness and AML/CFT compliance from customer documents.
• Contact corporate clients to obtain required documents as needed.
• Advise BU/RM on Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence requirements.
• Escalate AML/CFT and Sanctions issues to Country Compliance.
• Review KYC/CDD and ongoing reviews done by BU/RM for QA checks.
• Ensure OGR is completed within timeline with no overdue reviews.
• Ensure CDD KYC for New-To-Bank and Existing-To-Bank customers is timely.
• Obtain necessary approvals for exceptions or deferments per guidelines.
• Prepare monthly reporting for Group CFS, Group/Country Compliance.
• After KYC, update NRD and risk rating; archive documents in EWF.
• Assist on other tasks such as projects and remediation as directed by Head of CFS-AML/CFT.

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an AML/KYC professional responsible for performing KYC, collecting documents from corporate clients and ensuring AML/CFT compliance.

You will advise BU/RM on CDD requirements, escalate issues to Compliance, review KYC records, and support monthly reporting and audits.

The role involves timely completion of reviews, accurate risk assessments, and working closely with the CFS-AML/CFT team.