Head of Retail AML Risk & Advisory | Executive Director

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is seeking an experienced leader for Line 1 AML Advisory and Assurance to work with Line 2 and Line 3, operationalizing risk and controls frameworks within Group Retail.

The role demands out-of-the-box thinking to leverage data analytics to proactively manage AML risks and ensure end-to-end coverage across front, product, and digital channels. The candidate will lead a team specializing in AML advisory and assurance, provide independent guidance, and oversee training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Act as secretariat for Group Retail AML Forum and other related panels.

Skills

AML risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is seeking an experienced leader for Line 1 AML Advisory and Assurance to work with Line 2 and Line 3, operationalizing risk and controls frameworks within Group Retail.

The role demands out-of-the-box thinking to leverage data analytics to proactively manage AML risks and ensure end-to-end coverage across front, product, and digital channels. The candidate will lead a team specializing in AML advisory and assurance, provide independent guidance, and oversee training