Senior Officer, Anti Mules - Investigator

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore is seeking an AML Investigator to conduct investigations into potentially suspicious transactions and support regulatory compliance.

The role works with stakeholders to identify parties responsible for illicit activities, maintain records, and keep up-to-date with scam trends. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years in investigations; strong writing and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are essential.
• Must be proactive with an inquisitive mindset and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into suspected suspicious activities and review documents.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and report findings to stakeholders.
• Obtain necessary documentation to close client files and support investigations.
• Keep up to date with scam trends to ensure investigations remain effective.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Anti Money Laundering Operations team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting investigations and reviews of potentially suspicious transactions.

The investigator will work closely with stakeholders to identify parties responsible for perpetuating illegal activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into suspected suspicious activities, review documents and financial records and to make recommendations on account relationships
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and report findings
• Obtain all necessary documentation to complete the client file and report findings to stakeholders
• Keep up to date with the latest scam trends and techniques to ensure that investigation and assessments made remain effective
• Adhoc projects

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• 2 years of work experience in an investigations role, preferably in a law enforcement or financial institution setting
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing
• Possesses an inquisitive and curious mind, and is proactive to think of next steps
• Ability to work well independently and as a team
• Ability to multi-task, analyse and be attentive to details
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

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.

Company Culture

We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term.

Banking Overview

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.