AVP, AML/KYC Operations & Team Leadership

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced AML/KYC lead to supervise a team responsible for reviews of Retail Banking customers. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely completion while guiding staff through complex investigations.

The role involves training, stakeholder collaboration on AML/CFT and KYC matters, and preparing reports for regulatory and audit engagements. Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive standards and risk awareness.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and Source of Wealth assessments.
• Proven experience in conducting and reviewing AML investigations, KYC reviews, and customer risk assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team responsible for AML/KYC reviews of Retail Banking Individual customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review team outputs and provide guidance to ensure quality and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Deliver training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen team capabilities.
• Partner with Business, Compliance, and other stakeholders on AML/CFT, KYC, and SOW issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Prepare management and operational reports, support regulatory and audit engagements, and contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee periodic and ad hoc AML reviews, including Source of Wealth assessments.
• Team activities include reviewing customer profiles and transactions to identify AML/CFT risks.
• Conduct research to verify source of wealth and support risk assessments.
• Identify and elevate suspicious activities and risk indicators for review.
• Recommend account outcomes based on risk findings.

Skills

AML/KYC knowledge

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics/Law

Job description

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced AML/KYC lead to supervise a team responsible for reviews of Retail Banking customers. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely completion while guiding staff through complex investigations.

The role involves training, stakeholder collaboration on AML/CFT and KYC matters, and preparing reports for regulatory and audit engagements. Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive standards and risk awareness.