Executive Director, Retail AML Advisory & Assurance

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Result oriented

Job description

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.