AML Systems Lead: Transaction Monitoring & Compliance

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED is seeking a highly capable Compliance Business Systems Analyst to manage large-scale AML/CFT transaction monitoring initiatives. The role interfaces between Technology and Compliance, gathering requirements, crafting specifications, and coordinating delivery across stakeholders.

You will lead testing, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate with IT, Compliance, Operations, and vendors to implement regulatory solutions and drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher professional qualification in banking/financial or Computer Science or Business Information Systems or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant work experience in team lead role and project management role.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, best practices and financial products.
• Awareness of trends in AML, Financial Crime, AI, Analytics and Automation.
• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and rollout.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Support AML/CFT Transaction Monitoring system for Singapore and overseas locations.
• Lead and coordinate UAT test strategies, test cases, and scripts.
• Collaborate with Group IT, Compliance, Operations and vendors to optimize risk management.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and governance for monitoring system enhancements.
• Provide training to overseas compliance teams on transaction monitoring solutions.
• Drive adoption of AI/ML capabilities and data analytics to improve process effectiveness.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Transaction monitoring

Stakeholder management

Project management

UAT testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance or CS or BIS

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Qlik

Job description

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED is seeking a highly capable Compliance Business Systems Analyst to manage large-scale AML/CFT transaction monitoring initiatives. The role interfaces between Technology and Compliance, gathering requirements, crafting specifications, and coordinating delivery across stakeholders.

You will lead testing, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate with IT, Compliance, Operations, and vendors to implement regulatory solutions and drive operational efficiency.