Assistant VP, Transactions Monitoring, Group Compliance

uobgroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced AML Investigator to review alerts, escalate suspicious activities, and prepare required reports in compliance with AML/CFT regulations. The role includes advising business units, analyzing risk trends, and maintaining thorough documentation.

A strong background in banking regulations and excellent analytical skills are essential. Join a leading Asian bank with a global presence; contribute to strengthening AML controls and supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in intelligence/investigation related work.
• Good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws and regulations, compliance best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts from AML transaction monitoring systems and escalations.
• Prepare and submit suspicious activity reports to local authorities or FIUs.
• Provide advisories to business units on AML/CFT matters.
• Analyze suspicious activity reports to identify AML/CFT risk trends.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of reviews and investigation cases.
• Support strengthening of the transaction surveillance framework across the Group.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Banking knowledge

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reviews into the alerts triggered by Group approved AML transaction monitoring system(s), escalations on suspicious AML/CFT activities from business/support units and cases arising from other relevant sources (e.g adverse news in media) are in accordance to Group standards.
• Prepare and submit suspicious activity/transactions reports to the relevant local law enforcement authorities or Financial Intelligence Units in accordance to AML/CFT legislative and regulatory requirements and Group standards.
• Provide relevant advisories to business/support units and other AML/CFT teams on matters arising from reviews and investigations conducted by the unit.
• Perform analysis of suspicious activity/transaction reports to identify AML/CFT risk trends to support appropriate actions to strengthen AML/CFT controls in the Group.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of reviews and investigation cases in accordance to Group standards.
• Provide inputs and support to strengthen the transaction surveillance and intelligence operating framework and procedures across the Group.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in intelligence/investigation related work, preferably with prior experience in handling reviews of corporate accounts.
• Good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws and regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products and systems.
• Strong Interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience intelligence/investigation-related work.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

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.

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