VP, AML Systems – Transaction Monitoring, Group Compliance

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced Program Management – Business Systems Analyst to lead major AML/CFT and financial crime initiatives. You will bridge Technology and business units, capture requirements, create specifications, coordinate project teams, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires 5–7 years in team leadership and project management, deep AML/Financial Crime knowledge, and hands-on experience with Python/SQL, BI tools, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in banking/finance, CS, or BIS.
• Minimum 5–7 years in team lead and project management roles.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and financial crime concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with data analytics, Python/SQL, and BI tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• AML/CFT Transaction Monitoring System to support transaction monitoring for Singapore and overseas locations.
• Report to Transaction Monitoring Systems Head, Group Compliance.
• Strategize AML/CFT and Financial Crime solution implementations with Group IT and stakeholders.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for AML/CFT monitoring solutions and audits.
• Tuning of transaction monitoring thresholds; calibrating scenarios and analytics.
• Drive Change Requests and Change Management to enhance system capabilities.
• Provide training for overseas Compliance counterparts on monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with tech teams to adopt AI/ML capabilities and RPA for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in banking/finance or CS or BIS

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Qlik

Excel

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 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

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

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.

Let’s Build the Future of ASEAN. 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.

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.