Executive Director, Head of BRCM AML, Group Retail

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

United Overseas Bank Limited is seeking an experienced Line 1 AML Advisory and Assurance lead to work with Line 2 and Line 3, shaping risk controls across Retail Banking.

You will design and operationalize AML controls, develop metrics, oversee enterprise risk assessments, and provide timely advisory support to business units. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to leverage data analytics to strengthen risk management.

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of experience in financial services, AML risk and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership and people management ability.
• Strategic thinking, analytical mindset and result orientation.

Aufgaben

• Review onboarding and retention of customer relationships with risk in mind.
• Design and operationalize controls for new regulatory requirements within timelines.
• Perform independent QA reviews through thematic testing and transaction reviews.
• Act as central liaison with Line 2 and Line 3 on policy and framework matters.
• Manage audit and compliance remediation for identified gaps.
• Secretariat for Group Retail AML Forum and related panels; oversee training.
• Lead a team specialised in AML advisory and assurance; oversee BU training.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Result oriented

Jobbeschreibung

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

The role of Line 1 AML Advisory and Assurance is to work with Line 2 and Line 3 to jointly operationalize the risk and controls frameworks. Given the heightened risks, this role will require someone who can think out-of-the-box to challenge existing processes and better leverage data analytics to proactively manage the risks. Focus on proactive AML risk management by exercising risk oversight and ensuring end-to-end activities are consistent with the Group’s business strategy and risk appetite. Responsible for process and control design of Group Retail AML activities spanning the different BUs from frontline sales, product teams, digital channel, operations units and support units. Design metrics to measure AML portfolio risks and oversee the AML Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment and AML Control Self Assessment. Provide timely and independent advisory support and guidance, training to the BUs within Group Retail. This includes:

• Reviewing and endorsing the customer onboarding and retention of relationships
• Thorough impact analysis and operationalization of controls for new regulatory requirements within stipulated timelines and prevent regulatory breaches due to inappropriate controls
• Perform independent quality assurance reviews through thematic testing and required transaction reviews to ensure effectiveness of control frameworks
• Central liason with Line 2 and Line 3 for discussion on policy and framework matters to continuously push boundaries by thinking out-of-the-box to leverage data to make the processes more efficient.

Manage audit and compliance review and drive remediation for identified gaps. Act as secretariat for Group Retail AML Forum and other related panels.

Team responsibilities Manage a team that specialises in AML advisory and assurance Training: Ensure that all BRCM staff complete the required competency trainings set out by GC; Conduct and maintain oversight on mandatory trainings to be conducted by BU

Job Requirements

At least 15+ years of experience in financial services, related to AML risk and regulatory compliance Proven leadership and people management skill Stratgic thinking, analytical and result-oriented Strong stakeholder management

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.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.