VP, Investigations & Intelligence - Complex Investigations

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia seeks an experienced candidate for an anti-financial crime role. The position involves reviewing complex cases and enhancing analytics models. Ideal applicants will have at least 5 years of experience in financial crime compliance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel or Power BI. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a high-performing team within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an anti-financial crime role.
• Strong background in correspondent banking risks and financial crime compliance.
• Proficiency in investigating complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate complex cases from AFC surveillance.
• Lead enhancements of the Correspondent Banking Data Analytics model.
• Prepare clear investigation reports for senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Investigative skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Finance, Business or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

About UOB

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 territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Compliance and Controls is responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with regulatory requirements, including financial crime, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, data privacy, and sanctions. Control Functions cover activities related to functions such as legal, compliance and anti-money laundering, audit, and risk management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and investigating complex cases arising from the Bank's various Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) surveillance sources / systems / models and liaising with the relevant stakeholders for necessary follow-up actions.
• Identifying, assessing and escalating emerging typologies, trends and risks in the correspondent banking space.
• Leading the enhancement of the Correspondent Banking Data Analytics model by refining rules, parameters, and features to improve detection quality and reduce false positives.
• Partnering with data analytics, technology, and risk stakeholders to design, test and implement model enhancements.
• Customising approach for assigned cases, extracting relevant data / intelligence from various internal and external sources and conducting self-directed analysis.
• Preparing clear, concise, and well-substantiated investigation reports for senior management and regulators.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, industry forums, and correspondent banks) to share insights and align on best practices.
• Collating and providing feedback to the Analytics Team on the usefulness and effectiveness of Analytical model outputs as a model user and from the perspective of complex investigations.
• Providing guidance and training on correspondent banking typologies and use of data analytics in investigations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an anti-financial crime role or in law enforcement, forensic accountancy, compliance, audit, or similar fields where investigative skills and approaches are employed.
• Strong background in correspondent banking risks and financial crime compliance is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting self-directed analysis and investigative work.
• Ability to exercise strong analytical and problem-solving skills, considerable intellectual curiosity, judgment and critical thinking in scenarios that are complex and highly sensitive.
• Ability to work well as part of a large, high-performing team.
• Proficiency in investigating and assessing complex financial data as well as business structures and transaction flows, including using tools like MS Excel, Power BI, or other financial analysis tools.
• Degree in Finance, Business or any related field.
• Certification as a Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) or a Diploma in AML with International Compliance Association is a big plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.