Team Lead, SOW Maker, AML Ops | Singapore, SG

United Overseas Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is looking for a Team Lead for its AML/KYC division in Singapore. The successful candidate will ensure timely and quality reviews of client documentation, investigate suspicious activities, and conduct AML reviews. Candidates should have a degree, at least 5 years in AML/KYC experience, and possess excellent communication skills. This role is key in addressing compliance and risk management in banking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in AML/KYC subject area with a Bank.
• Strong documentation review skills.
• Ability to work with multiple parties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timeliness and quality of reviews conducted.
• Investigate suspicious activities by reviewing documents and financial records.
• Conduct periodic and ad hoc AML reviews.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers.
• Identify and address gaps in KYC profiles.
• Ensure accurate and complete client documentation.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Degree holder in any discipline, preferably Business

Tools

ACAMS certification

Job description

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

Team Lead role reporting to Cluster Head to ensure timeliness and quality of reviews conducted.

• Investigate suspicious activities by reviewing documents and financial records; provide recommendations on account relationships.
• Conduct periodic and ad hoc AML reviews.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers, including verifying and corroborating Source of Wealth (SOW).
• Identify and address gaps in KYC profiles, particularly those related to STR red flags or SOW inconsistencies.
• Ensure accurate and complete client documentation; report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Support adhoc projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities
• Team Lead role reporting to Cluster Head to ensure timeliness and quality of reviews conducted.
• Investigate suspicious activities by reviewing documents and financial records; provide recommendations on account relationships.
• Conduct periodic and ad hoc AML reviews.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers, including verifying and corroborating Source of Wealth (SOW).
• Identify and address gaps in KYC profiles, particularly those related to STR red flags or SOW inconsistencies.
• Ensure accurate and complete client documentation; report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Support adhoc projects as needed.
Job Requirements
• Degree holder in any discipline, preferably Business
• Minimum 5 years in AML/KYC subject area with a Bank
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and multi-parties engagement is expected on the job• Self-starter and team player
• ACAMS certification will be a plus

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.

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