Vice President, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Risks & Controls Advisory, Group Compliance

United Overseas Bank Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking a Vice President for Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Risks & Controls Advisory. The role involves supporting AML projects, managing compliance frameworks, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance compliance processes, requiring significant experience in banking and financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-8 years of experience managing regional projects in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of banking laws and compliance practices.
• Ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex transformation projects from strategy to execution.
• Advise Business and Risk Management teams on AML controls and processes.
• Maintain and update Group AML/CFT policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Degree or professional qualification in business, banking, or financial services

Job description

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Vice President, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Risks & Controls Advisory, Group Compliance

Posting Date: 1 Jul 2025

Location:

Singapore (City Area), Singapore, SG, 048624

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Head of AML/CFT, Sanctions Policy, Advisory & Training, and Team Lead of AML and Sanctions Risk & Control in delivering and supporting UOB AML projects and Group Compliance (GC)’s framework agenda.
• Manage complex transformation projects throughout their lifecycle, from strategy formulation to execution and monitoring.
• Prepare project plans, provide status updates, and manage stakeholder communication.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met and provide updates on AML/CFT matters to relevant forums and committees.
• Advise and collaborate with Business and Risk Management teams to develop and review AML controls, processes, and procedures to mitigate risks effectively.
• Identify gaps, provide recommendations, troubleshoot project misalignments, and streamline redundancies.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure all requirements are embedded into departmental procedures.
• Maintain and update Group AML/CFT policies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Perform additional duties as required by Team Leads and management.

Job Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in business, banking, or financial services.
• Minimum 7-8 years of experience managing regional projects in banking or financial services, with knowledge of anti-financial crime compliance preferred.
• Experience in program or change management within AML/CFT compliance is advantageous.
• Understanding of client lifecycle across Retail, Corporate, and Private Banking segments.
• Previous advisory experience in similar banking projects.
• Strong knowledge of banking laws, regulations, compliance practices, and financial products and systems.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment, independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills; adaptable to evolving stakeholder needs.