Deputy Team Lead, AML Ops & Account Closure

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) seeks a Deputy Team Lead to support the daily management of Account Closure, AML mitigating controls, FATCA/CRS processes and mailbox handling. The role ensures timely processing, regulatory adherence, and effective workload management while guiding teammates.

You will drive process improvements, contribute to KPIs, and coordinate with stakeholders to sustain compliant operations. Previous supervisory exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Accounting, Law.
• 3-5 years of banking operations, AML & compliance experience.
• Prior supervisory or deputy team lead capacity would be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of AML/CFT, FATCA, CRS, and banking operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day AML mitigating controls, mailbox management and FATCA/CRS matters.
• Monitor workload distribution and ensure timely task completion to service standards.
• First point of escalation for operational issues, case backlogs and exceptions.
• Review and validate case handling to ensure regulatory and internal policy adherence.
• Provide guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to team members.
• Support implementation of process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze management information reports and operational metrics.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to enable smooth processes.
• Support QC checks, audit, regulatory reviews and examinations.
• Perform other responsibilities or projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Accounting, Law

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Reporting tools

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) seeks a Deputy Team Lead to support the daily management of Account Closure, AML mitigating controls, FATCA/CRS processes and mailbox handling. The role ensures timely processing, regulatory adherence, and effective workload management while guiding teammates.

You will drive process improvements, contribute to KPIs, and coordinate with stakeholders to sustain compliant operations. Previous supervisory exposure is advantageous.