AML/KYC Risk & Controls Team Lead

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced AML/KYC Team Lead to supervise a dedicated team responsible for reviews of Retail Banking accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. You will review work, coach staff, and deliver training to strengthen capabilities in AML/CFT and SOW standards.

As a key liaison, you will partner with Business, Compliance and other stakeholders, prepare reports, and drive process improvements while staying current with regulatory changes

Qualifications

• Degree in business, finance, economics, law or related field.
• Minimum 5 years AML/KYC experience in banking/financial services.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, CDD, EDD and Source of Wealth.
• Proven experience leading a team and driving performance.
• ACAMS or related AML qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise AML/KYC reviews for Retail Banking accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review team outputs and provide guidance to ensure quality and compliance.
• Deliver training and coaching to strengthen AML/KYC capabilities and SOW standards.
• Partner with Business, Compliance and other stakeholders on AML/CFT and KYC matters.
• Prepare management and regulatory reports; support audits and process improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee periodic AML reviews, including Source of Wealth assessments.

Skills

Team leadership

AML/KYC expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Training & coaching

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business/Finance/Law/Economics

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced AML/KYC Team Lead to supervise a dedicated team responsible for reviews of Retail Banking accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. You will review work, coach staff, and deliver training to strengthen capabilities in AML/CFT and SOW standards.

As a key liaison, you will partner with Business, Compliance and other stakeholders, prepare reports, and drive process improvements while staying current with regulatory changes