Assistant VP, Know Your Customer (KYC) Reviewer - United Overseas Bank

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking a compliance officer to perform AML reviews and ensure adherence to KYC policies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the financial sector and strong organizational skills. This role involves liaising between the business unit and compliance on AML matters and guiding team members in their reviews.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of direct experience in the financial industry, preferably risk, governance and compliance.
• Domain knowledge in AML and Sanctions.
• Demonstrates in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic and ad hoc AML reviews.
• Ensure all KYC reviews comply with bank policies.
• Guide and review team members' KYC reviews.
• Act as liaison contact between business unit and compliance.

Skills

AML expertise

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

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

• Perform periodic and ad hoc AML reviews on the existing Retail Banking Individual Customers and obtaining all necessary documentation to complete the client file
• Ensure all KYC reviews performed comply with the bank's established policies, procedures, and controls.
• Recommending appropriate course of action for closure/exclusion/refer cases
• Ensure timely follow up with front liners/touchpoints on the updated of KYC info of customers for every AML review
• Guide and review the team members' KYC reviews to ensure the quality of review
• Assist to prepare or generate compliance related tracking reports if required
• Assess transaction reports for potential money laundering risks and make recommendation on account relationship
• Efficient identification of suspicious activities and transactions
• Act as the liaison contact between Business unit and Compliance on all AML/CFT and sanctions matters
• Ensure timely follow up to queries from Business unit
• Assist to respond to CDD enquiries that may originate from internal and external stakeholders on client's profile
• Complete assigned reviews within established timeline
• Ensure all reviews related activities carried out adhere to the bank's policies and procedures
• Participate in ad hoc projects or tasks when required
• Support management statics reporting

Requirements

• At least 5 years of direct experience in the financial industry, preferably risk, governance and compliance related functions
• Domain knowledge in AML and Sanctions (other Fin. Crime and Conduct risks are a plus)
• Strong organization skills with excellent attention to detail-
• Able to create and articulate plan, action, solution and strategy well
• Demonstrates in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge in related fields

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB 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.

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