Senior AML Change & Operations Lead

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced professional to lead AML/CFT change initiatives. You will partner with Compliance, Business, and Technology to translate regulatory changes into actionable operational execution.

In this role, you will drive end-to-end change programs, manage a cross-functional change portfolio, and ensure timely adoption with strong governance and control outcomes. A solid MAS 626 knowledge base and stakeholder influence are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the specified disciplines is required.
• Minimum 8 years of AML/CFT experience with at least 5 years in change or project management.
• Strong working knowledge of MAS 626 regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end AML/CFT change initiatives and ensure operational readiness across processes, systems, and controls.
• Assess impacts for regulatory, policy, and technology changes, covering people, process, system, and control implications.
• Manage the AML Operations change portfolio, including prioritization, dependency management, and risk tracking.
• Translate AML/CFT policy and procedural requirements into actionable operational changes and implementation strategies.
• Partner with Business, Compliance, and Technology teams to design and implement scalable and sustainable processes and solutions.
• Drive operating model and process improvements to enhance control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Provide advisory and constructive challenge to stakeholders on feasibility, risks, and implementation approach.
• Develop and execute business readiness plans, including communications, training strategy, and adoption tracking.
• Monitor post-implementation outcomes and conduct reviews to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support internal audit and regulatory reviews related to AML change initiatives.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Change management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Banking, Finance, Accounting or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced professional to lead AML/CFT change initiatives. You will partner with Compliance, Business, and Technology to translate regulatory changes into actionable operational execution.

In this role, you will drive end-to-end change programs, manage a cross-functional change portfolio, and ensure timely adoption with strong governance and control outcomes. A solid MAS 626 knowledge base and stakeholder influence are essential.