Manager, Investigation Specialist, Group Wholesale Banking

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced investigator to join the Group Wholesale Banking’s Anti-Financial Crime Controls. You will conduct comprehensive reviews of corporate customers to assess financial crime risks and ensure compliant handling of accounts and transactions.

The role requires an investigative mindset, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or professional qualification in financial services or audit.
• At least 5 years working experience in investigations and/or audit in banks.
• Strong investigative mindset and attention to details.
• Familiar with MAS 626 Notice and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on corporate entities for financial crime risks per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Review accounts/transactions to identify red flags and ensure proper documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to obtain clarification and corroboration.
• Document findings, recommendations, and account strategies to mitigate risks.

Skills

Investigations

Audit

MAS 626

SMEs/Corporates

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Education

Accountancy/Economics/Law degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Banking systems

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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 The Wholesale Bank function operates a dynamic business model that provides financial services and solutions to help our clients achieve their strategic business objectives. Our mission is to become the premier-provider of banking services and solutions for Asia-based commercial banking companies (small medium enterprises), large corporations, financial institutions as well as multinational corporations. Our coverage teams work in full alignment with specialised teams across Transaction Banking, Investment Banking, Global Markets and Group Retail to deliver seamless solutions to our clients.

Purpose We are looking for a passionate and inquisitive individual to join our Financial Crime Investigations Team (“the Team”) in Group Wholesale Banking’s Anti-Financial Crime Controls. As an investigation specialist, you will assume responsibilities to conduct comprehensive reviews on corporate customers establish if they pose any financial crime risks to Bank.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigation / reviews on corporate entities for financial crime risks in accordance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies.
• Review account / transactions to establish any red flags on financial crime risks.
• Independently liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. Relationship Managers and Business Units) and Bank’s customers to obtain clarification and corroboration on account / transactions.
• Compile and document case review findings and recommendations on appropriate account strategy to mitigate financial crime risks identified.
• Support Business Units to respond to financial crime related issues and queries from both internal and external stakeholders (including the authorities and correspondent banks).
• Ensure timely reporting and escalation of significant risk issues to management.
• Appraise management on investigations statistics and cases of interest.
• Actively participate in project work and IT initiatives (including actively participating in user acceptance testing) which relate to investigations to support BUs.

Job Requirements

• Graduate Degree from a recognized university (preferably Accountancy, Banking, Economics or Law) or relevant professional qualification in financial services or audit.
• At least 5 years working experience in investigations and/or audit in Banks.
• Strong investigative mindset and attention to details.
• Firm understanding of how Banks comply to MAS 626 Notice.
• Strong knowledge in business practices for SMEs, large corporations and financial institutions.
• In depth knowledge of financial crime red flags (including sanctions, tax evasion, misuse of legal persons, trade-based money laundering) and regulation.
• Familiar with various types of trade documents and INCOTERMS used in business.
• Team player with strong inter-personal and communication skills and ability to network, engage and influence business stakeholders independently.
• Excellent written report skills and skilled in MS office suites.

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.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.

We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term.

Career Site: UOB Career site