VP, Team Supervisor, AFC AML Ops, PFS

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd invites an experienced AML Operations Supervisor to lead daily alerts reviews and KYC case approvals for moderate and low-risk customers.

The role emphasizes strong AML/CFT knowledge, analytical thinking, and the ability to coordinate with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders. You will mentor a team and ensure quality, timely compliance in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields as listed.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Team collaboration and adaptability.
• Good people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AML operations team on daily alerts review and monitor/progress.
• Perform quality checks and approve KYC cases for moderate and low-risk customers.
• Handle ongoing reviews, CRR, due diligence to validate coherence between customer profile and account conduct.
• Establish guidance to team members and develop action plans for improvement.
• Provide monthly data and statistics for Management Reporting.
• Respond to requests from regulators, auditors, or internal stakeholders for specific case reviews or data.

Skills

AML knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company:

2201 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. 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. UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.

Job Description

• Supervise AML operations team on daily alerts review and monitor/ track progress.
• Perform Quality Checks for work produced by the team and approve KYC cases for moderate and low-risk customers.
• Processes include but not limited to On-Going Review, Customer Relationship Review, On-going Due Diligent Review to validate coherence between customer's profile and account's conduct; as well as identifying other necessary information to conclude the review, if any.
• Establish guidance to the team members, identify performance related issues and to develop action plans for improvement.
• Provide monthly data and statistics for Management Reporting.
• Respond to requests from regulators, auditors, or internal stakeholders for specific case reviews or data.

Job Requirements

• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies/ Administration/ Management, Economics, Finance/ Accountancy/ Banking, Commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills coupled with strong logical and analytical thinking capability.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Team collaboration and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Good people management and leadership skills

Additional Requirements

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, color, 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.