Head of AFC Sanctions & Compliance Strategy

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore seeks a Head of AFC Sanctions to lead sanctions policy and advisory across the bank. You will oversee development of policies to meet Singapore, US, EU, UK sanctions requirements and act as senior escalation point.

You will train front, middle and back offices, coordinate with Internal Audit and Group Compliance, review transactions for sanctions conformity, and maintain audit logs while keeping policies current.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in financial industry with sanctions focus.
• Subject matter expertise in sanctions compliance required.
• Expertise in export controls advantageous.
• Ability to engage senior leadership and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and management of sanctions policies and procedures.
• Serve as final escalation point on sanctions-related matters bank-wide.
• Liaise with Business and Group Compliance on sanctions advisory matters.
• Deliver sanctions training to front, middle and back offices.
• Maintain audit-ready practices and logs for sanctions programs.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and ensure alignment with current laws.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

Regulatory affairs

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Audit/controls

Job description

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore seeks a Head of AFC Sanctions to lead sanctions policy and advisory across the bank. You will oversee development of policies to meet Singapore, US, EU, UK sanctions requirements and act as senior escalation point.

You will train front, middle and back offices, coordinate with Internal Audit and Group Compliance, review transactions for sanctions conformity, and maintain audit logs while keeping policies current.