AML Change Lead: Operations & Controls

uobgroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced AML Change Manager to lead end-to-end change initiatives within AML Operations. You will translate regulatory, policy, and technology changes into practical operational execution, partnering with Compliance, Business, and Technology to ensure timely adoption across Group Retail.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, MAS 626 knowledge, and a track record of managing complex cross-functional programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Banking, Finance, Accounting or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in AML/CFT or Anti-Financial Crime, with at least 5 years in change or project management.
• Strong working knowledge of MAS 626 regulations and guidelines.
• Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional change initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across seniority levels.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and structured communication skills.
• High level of execution discipline with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end AML/CFT change initiatives, ensuring operational readiness across processes, systems, and controls.
• Assess impacts for regulatory, policy, and technology changes, covering people, process, system, and control implications.
• Manage the AML Operations change portfolio, including prioritization, dependency management, and risk tracking.
• Translate AML/CFT policy and procedural requirements into actionable operational changes and implementation strategies.
• Partner with Business, Compliance, and Technology teams to design and implement scalable and sustainable processes and solutions.
• Drive operating model and process improvements to enhance control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Provide advisory and constructive challenge to stakeholders on feasibility, risks, and implementation approach.
• Define and implement change governance frameworks, including tracking, reporting, and escalation to senior management.
• Develop and execute business readiness plans, including communications, training strategy, and adoption tracking.
• Monitor post-implementation outcomes and conduct reviews to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support internal audit and regulatory reviews related to AML change initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Structured communication

Execution discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Banking, Finance, Accounting

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Office

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced AML Change Manager to lead end-to-end change initiatives within AML Operations. You will translate regulatory, policy, and technology changes into practical operational execution, partnering with Compliance, Business, and Technology to ensure timely adoption across Group Retail.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, MAS 626 knowledge, and a track record of managing complex cross-functional programs.