AML Control & Governance Lead - Data-Driven Oversight

UOB (United Overseas Bank); Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced AML Controls Lead to strengthen governance and oversight across AML operations.

You will oversee case triaging, data-driven insights, regulatory engagement, and training, driving continuous improvement in control standards and performance.

The role requires a degree in Finance/Business/Accounting and 6–10 years in AML/KYC within banking, with strong analytics and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as central control point for AML-related case management across SG and ROW portfolios.
• Perform gatekeeping, triaging, and escalation of cases to ensure appropriate prioritisation and risk handling.
• Maintain consistency in control processes, documentation standards, and review quality.
• Establish centralized Control Tower for end-to-end visibility of AML operations.
• Develop dashboards and management reports covering case volumes, backlog, ageing profile.
• Monitor SLA timelines for AML processes and track breaches.
• Coordinate MAS RFIs and regulatory responses; support audit readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Initiative & drive

Education

Finance/Business/Accounting degree

Job description

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced AML Controls Lead to strengthen governance and oversight across AML operations.

You will oversee case triaging, data-driven insights, regulatory engagement, and training, driving continuous improvement in control standards and performance.

The role requires a degree in Finance/Business/Accounting and 6–10 years in AML/KYC within banking, with strong analytics and stakeholder management.