Mgr/AVP , Source of Wealth (SOW) Checker, Middle Office Anti Money Launderin Controls, Group Retail

United Overseas Bank Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bank in Asia as an AVP in Anti Money Laundering Controls. In this pivotal role, you will oversee KYC reviews, assess risks, and guide your team to ensure compliance with established policies. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the bank's operations. If you are a self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for financial crime prevention, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AML/KYC within a bank.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure KYC reviews comply with bank policies and procedures.
• Assess customer AML/CFT risk and recommend mitigation actions.
• Guide team members in KYC reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

AML/KYC Compliance

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Business

Job description

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AVP, Source of Wealth(SOW), Anti Money Laundering (AML Controls), Group COO, Retail

Posting Date: 17 Apr 2025

Location:

Raffles (City Area), SG, 048624

Company: 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.

About the Department

Anti-Financial Crime – Investigation and Intelligence is responsible to (a) investigate into cases arising from designated AFC surveillance solutions, at the instruction of relevant senior(s), and from other approved channel(s); (b) receive, retrieve, process and make sense of information and intelligence for AFC purpose; and (c) own policies, procedures, guidelines, processes and controls to ensure that the above operate at an adequate level as prescribed by the Bank.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all KYC reviews performed comply with the bank’s established policies,procedures, and controls.
• Assess customer’s AML/CFT risk and recommend action to mitigate the risk,where required
• Ensure timely follow up with front liners/touchpoints on the updated of KYC infoof customers for every AML review
• Guide and review the team members’ KYC reviews to ensure the quality of review
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of reviews
• Assess transaction reports for potential money laundering risks and makerecommendation on account relationship
• Assess materiality of adverse news

Job Requirements

• Degree holder in any discipline, preferably Business
• Minimum 5 years in AML/KYC subject area with a Bank
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and multi-parties engagement is expected on the job
• Self-starter and team player

Be a part of 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.