VP, Anti-Money Laundering Advisory (Corporate), Group Compliance

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

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a VP for Anti-Money Laundering Advisory to oversee compliance initiatives. The role requires extensive experience in AML/CFT, providing critical advice, and supporting regulatory projects. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and at least 7 years of experience in compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in AML/CFT/Sanction compliance.
• Strong research skills and experience with online tools.
• Professional AML-related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support AML Advisory team's compliance agenda.
• Review high-risk customer cases and provide advice.
• Monitor AML/CFT laws and trends.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Research Skills

Education

Degree in Business or Banking/Financial Services

Job description

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VP, Anti-Money Laundering Advisory (Corporate), Group Compliance

Posting Date: 30 May 2025

Location:

Singapore, SG

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

Job Description

• Support Team Lead, AML Advisory (Group Wholesale Banking) in delivering and support GC’s compliance agenda / book of work.
• Conduct review of high-risk customer or escalated cases (due to STRs, trigger events, adhoc requests etc) and highlights areas of ML/TF concerns to Business.
• As the subject matter expert, this individual will provide advice/collaborate with Business and Business Risk & Control Management in the development and review of AML controls, processes and procedures to ensure risks are effectively identified and mitigated.
• Reviews and contributes to the maintenance of Group AML/CFT policies and procedures to ensure its effectiveness and relevancy to laws, regulations and best practices.
• Provide SME advice, interpretation and implementation of Group AML/CFT procedure, correspondent banking and trade related transactions in a pragmatic and risk-based approach.
• Provide key updates on AML/CFT related matters to the respective business forums and committees.
• Monitors development on related AML/CFT laws, regulations and risk trends.
• Handles request from MAS, assurance, internal and external audits.
• Provide support and participate in AML/regulatory-related projects.
• Any other support as required by the Team Lead, AML Advisory (Group Wholesale Banking) from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas.
• Has minimum 7 years of relevant work experience preferably in AML/CFT/Sanction compliance function with focus on private banking/retail banking will be an advantage.
• Excellent research skill including experience with online research tools and databases.
• Ability to work effectively, under pressure, in a rapid changing environment, as well as autonomously and as an effective member of a dynamic team.
• A team player, possesses good interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Having a professional AML-related certification will have advantage.