Vice President (2)

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is seeking a KYC professional to provide subject matter expertise and governance across the end-to-end First Line KYC framework throughout the client lifecycle. The role emphasizes onboarding, customer due diligence, ongoing review and monitoring with strong financial crime risk controls.

You will partner with Business, Group Compliance and Operations to apply proportionate, judgement-based KYC standards aligned with regulatory expectations.

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

The KYC Competence Centre provides subject matter expertise and governance oversight across the end-to-end First Line KYC framework throughout the client lifecycle, including onboarding, customer due diligence, ongoing review and monitoring. As a key risk partner to the Front Office and operations teams, the function supports the consistent application of risk-appropriate KYC standards, enabling efficient client onboarding and lifecycle management while maintaining strong financial crime risk controls. The team works closely with Business, Group Compliance and Operations to ensure that KYC requirements are applied in a proportionate, judgement-based and commercially pragmatic manner, aligned with regulatory expectations and the Bank’s risk appetite.

Additional Requirements

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 Ratings

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.

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