VP1, AFC Specialised Investigator, Compliance

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a VP, AFC Specialised Investigator in Compliance. This role involves investigating potential financial crime risks and producing timely reports with minimal errors. Candidates should possess a graduate or postgraduate degree and have 7 to 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in AML/CFT. Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills are essential. UOB offers a collaborative and progressive workplace for its employees.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of overall experience in financial crime compliance or intelligence.
• Exposure to Compliance and risk management in AML/CFT.
• Professional and adept at investigation.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate cases to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Communicate effectively with branches to collate information.
• Prepare investigation reports and maintain records.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Written and spoken communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate or Post Graduate in a numerate or research discipline

Tools

Financial crime compliance knowledge

Business/Financial Crime Intelligence

Job description

VP1, AFC Specialised Investigator, Compliance page is loaded## VP1, AFC Specialised Investigator, Complianceremote type: Onsitelocations: Kuala Lumpur (City Area)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR70361**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.**Job Description**The position reports directly to the Team Lead, Specialized Investigations Team, AML Investigations. The incumbent is responsible to mitigate potential financial crime risks that poses to the Bank according to the regulations and internal policies.The incumbent’s major job functions include:* Review and investigate cases triggered by data analytics (DA) model and other sources of escalations to identify potential money laundering and/or any financial crime risks or other unusual account activities.* Uncover any potential network of criminal activities from customer level investigations that warrant urgent attention and immediate action by other business units.* Produce accurate, timely and comprehensive investigations prior escalations of suspicious transaction to FIED, with zero (or minimal) error rate to ensure quality.* Effective communication with branch/business unit/support unit to collate information in support of decision making.* Identify inefficiencies in existing investigative processes and provide feedback to Senior Reviewer(s) to support achievement of operational excellency* Support refinement of investigative processes based on new typologies / red flags / intelligence as well as business requirements and feedback received from relevant stakeholders.* Support the team in executing special projects as and when needed.* Prepare investigation report and maintain proper documentation/records.**Job Requirements*** Professionally qualified – Graduate or Post Graduate in a numerate or research discipline.* At least 7-8 years of overall experience with experience general financial crime compliance (fraud / sanctions/ anti money laundering) or intelligence experience.* Exposure to Compliance and risk management with deep understanding in AML/CFT will be an added advantage* Possesses Business Intelligence / Financial Crime Intelligence / Corporate Intelligence / Forensic.* Professional, highly adept at investigation.* Excellent stakeholder management skills.* Excellent written and spoken communication skills.* Able to work independently as well as in a team.## **Additional Requirements**Develop, Engage, Execute, StrategiseBe a Part of the UOB FamilyUOB 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.Apply now and make a Difference# ****Together, Let’s Build the Future of ASEAN****We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term. Explore career opportunities with us today.