Head of Anti Money Laundering (AML) Control

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking an experienced professional to oversee AML governance and risk management in Singapore. In this role, you will lead AML case reviews, assess risk profiles, and engage key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance and over 10 years of experience in risk management. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for driving a risk-aware culture across the organization. Be part of a diverse team and make a difference at a prominent financial institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal control, risk management, audit, or compliance.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of AML case reviews, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Oversee end-to-end KYC review processes.
• Assess customer AML/CFT risk profiles and recommend strategic actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities:

AML Governance & Oversight

• Lead the execution of AML case reviews, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Oversee end-to-end KYC review processes, embedding quality assurance and consistency across teams.
• Maintain audit readiness and governance standards through accurate documentation and control monitoring.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Assess customer AML/CFT risk profiles and recommend strategic actions to mitigate exposure.
• Identify control gaps and spearhead cross-functional initiatives to strengthen risk management and operational resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Partner with key stakeholders to drive the implementation of a robust AML and CFT control framework
• Provide strategic insights and advisory to senior management on emerging risks, regulatory developments, and control-related matters.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, influencing policy enhancements and process improvements.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Drive a culture of compliance and risk awareness within the Emerging Affluent Client Group.
• Champion innovation in AML controls through automation, analytics, and best practices.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams to deliver excellence in AML governance and risk management.

Job requirement

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal control, risk management, audit, or compliance, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage various stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and drive a risk-aware culture across business units.

Additional Requirements

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.

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