VP, AML Systems – Transaction Monitoring, Group Compliance

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is seeking a VP, AML Systems – Transaction Monitoring in Singapore to lead the enhancement and governance of the AML/CFT transaction monitoring platform.

You will partner with Group Compliance, IT, and external vendors to optimize risk management across Singapore and overseas locations. You will be the subject matter expert, tuning thresholds, calibrating scenarios, and driving AI/ML/RPA-enabled improvements to monitoring capabilities while ensuring regulatory alignment

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in banking/CS or BIS.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in team lead and project management.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and financial crime.
• Experience with data analytics, AI/ML, and RPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML/CFT transaction monitoring system initiatives.
• Collaborate with Group IT and external vendors to optimize risk management.
• Tune monitoring thresholds and calibrate scenarios to reduce false positives.
• Provide training to overseas compliance teams on TM solutions.
• Drive change management for TM system enhancements.

Skills

AML/CFT regulations

Project management

Data analytics

AI/ML capabilities

RPA

SQL

Power BI

Communication skills

Education

Degree in banking/CS/ BIS

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Qlik

Job description

## VP, AML Systems – Transaction Monitoring, Group ComplianceApply: Onsite: Central Region (City Area): Full time: Posted Today: JR88397Company: 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 Compliance function is a strategic partner and a trusted business enabler to the Board and senior management. It is our responsibility to ensure that the Group continuously fulfils its regulatory obligations in today’s tight and dynamic regulatory landscape. To do that, we work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and to assess regulatory risks. This collaboration also includes developing practical solutions that integrate regulations into operational requirements as well as actively shaping and promoting stronger compliance culture and literacy in the Bank.Program Management - Business Systems Analyst is responsible for managing significant projects (e.g., strategic change management, new business and product initiatives, process re-engineering, etc.), and includes business systems analysis or technical writing. Activities require a broad knowledge of the organization and its key functions. The Business Systems Analyst focus specializes in acting as the primary interface between Technology and specific business areas, identifying business unit requirements, creating project and process specifications, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.**Job Responsibilities**AML/CFT Transaction Monitoring System to support transaction monitoring for Singapore and overseas locations• Report to Transaction Monitoring Systems Head, Group Compliance.• Strategize the implementation of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter - Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and Financial Crime solutions across the Group together with Group IT, AML/CFT Advisory, business stakeholders and external vendors to optimize risk management effectiveness and to address Bank's regulatory and operational requirements • As Subject Matter Expert in AML/CFT Transaction Monitoring solutions and other systems solutions in managing regulatory requests or queries and audit related matters on systems • Strong experience in AML transaction monitoring threshold tuning, scenario calibration, statistical analysis, and alert optimization, with the ability to translate analytical findings into risk-based recommendations and business outcomes • Prioritze Change Requests enhancements and drive Change Management process in enhancing transaction monitoring system capabilities and meeting regulatory and risk management objectives, and operational effectiveness• Provide training for overseas Compliance counterparts on transaction monitoring solutions• Work with the team to deploy AI/ML and Analytics to improve process effectiveness, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for automate to improve operational efficiency• Collaborate with technology team to lead the transformation of TM system/ platform to be future ready via adoption of AI/ML capabilities**Job Requirements**• Degree or higher professional qualification in banking/financial or Computer Science or Business Information Systems or equivalent• Possess minimum 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience in team lead role and project management role• Good knowledge/understanding of AML/CFT regulations, best practices and financial products and AML systems and Financial Crime• Keep abreast of new emerging industry trends and technologies in the field of AML/CFT, Financial Crime, AI, Analytics and Automation.• Possess proven track records in project management, ability to multi-task and execute deliverables within tight timelines• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a rapid changing environment, as well as autonomously and as an effective member of a dynamic team• Ability to perform AML transaction monitoring threshold calibration using statistical analysis and data-driven insights to optimize alert generation, improve detection effectiveness and reduce false positives• Possess knowledge and experience in deploying data analytics, data visualization and robotic process automation• Possess strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills• Possess good analytical skills and the ability to think out-of-the-box to problem solving• Self-driven, meticulous, and able to operate expeditiously• Proficient in Microsoft office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), Python, SQL, Qlik dashboard deployment, knowledge on data science, with practical experience in machine learning system is required