Senior Office, Transactions Monitoring Team, Group Compliance

UOB Investment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited is seeking an AML Investigator to review alerts from monitoring systems, prepare reports for authorities, and advise business units on AML/CFT matters. The role requires strong analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration with multiple teams in a regulatory environment.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of intelligence/investigation experience, a solid understanding of banking regulations, and the ability to identify risk trends to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in intelligence/investigation related work.
• Good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws and regulations, compliance best practices.
• Experience intelligence/investigation-related work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review AML transaction monitoring alerts and escalations from business/support units.
• Prepare and submit suspicious activity/transactions reports to authorities in accordance with AML/CFT requirements.
• Provide advisories to business units and AML/CFT teams on review findings.
• Analyze suspicious activity/transaction reports to identify AML/CFT risk trends.
• Maintain documentation of reviews and investigations per Group standards.

Skills

Intelligence experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reviews into the alerts triggered by Group approved AML transaction monitoring system(s), escalations on suspicious AML/CFT activities from business/support units and cases arising from other relevant sources (e.g adverse news in media) are in accordance to Group standards.
• Prepare and submit suspicious activity/transactions reports to the relevant local law enforcement authorities or Financial Intelligence Units in accordance to AML/CFT legislative and regulatory requirements and Group standards.
• Provide relevant advisories to business/support units and other AML/CFT teams on matters arising from reviews and investigations conducted by the unit.
• Perform analysis of suspicious activity/transaction reports to identify AML/CFT risk trends to support appropriate actions to strengthen AML/CFT controls in the Group.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of reviews and investigation cases in accordance to Group standards.
• Provide inputs and support to strengthen the transaction surveillance and intelligence operating framework and procedures across the Group.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in intelligence/investigation related work, preferably with prior experience in handling transaction monitoring reviews of client accounts.
• Good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws and regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products and systems.
• Strong Interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience intelligence/investigation-related work.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.