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

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

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking a VP of Anti-Money Laundering Advisory to lead compliance efforts within Group Wholesale Banking. The role involves reviewing high-risk customers, developing AML controls, and collaborating with business units to mitigate risks effectively. Candidates should possess a degree in finance or related fields and have extensive experience in AML compliance, making this an essential position within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in AML/CFT/Sanction compliance.
• Professional AML-related certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support AML Advisory Team Lead in compliance agenda and work.
• Conduct reviews of high-risk customer cases and highlight ML/TF concerns.
• Provide SME advice and development of AML controls and processes.

Skills

Excellent research skill

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services

Job description

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

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

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

Posting Date: 28 Jun 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.

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United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territori...

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