Head of AML Advisory & Risk Management

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is seeking a senior leader for Line 1 AML Advisory and Assurance. The role partners with Line 2 and Line 3 to operationalize risk and controls frameworks, focusing on proactive AML risk management across Group Retail.

You will oversee design of controls, risk metrics, and independent quality assurance to ensure regulatory compliance. Lead a team specialized in AML advisory and assurance, deliver training to BRCM staff, and act as a central liaison for policy discussions

Qualifications

• Extensive AML/financial crime experience in banking
• Ability to design and oversee risk-based controls
• Strong governance and regulatory awareness

Responsibilities

• Lead AML advisory and assurance across Group Retail
• Design and supervise end-to-end AML controls with cross-BU impact
• Develop metrics for AML portfolio risk and conduct independent reviews
• Provide advisory training and guidance to BUs within Group Retail
• Act as secretariat for AML forums and coordinate with Line 2/3 on policy matters

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic thinking

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is seeking a senior leader for Line 1 AML Advisory and Assurance. The role partners with Line 2 and Line 3 to operationalize risk and controls frameworks, focusing on proactive AML risk management across Group Retail.

You will oversee design of controls, risk metrics, and independent quality assurance to ensure regulatory compliance. Lead a team specialized in AML advisory and assurance, deliver training to BRCM staff, and act as a central liaison for policy discussions