Anti Money Laundering jobs in Singapore

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.

Lead strategic business programs within the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) domain, ensuring end-to-end accountability from stakeholder alignment to execution governance. This role partners closely with Technology & Operations (T&O), Compliance, and Business Units to drive transformation initiatives that enhance AML capabilities and regulatory adherence.

1. Stakeholder Management

• Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders including Business Units, Compliance, and T&O.
• Provide regular updates to Program Sponsors and Transformation leadership.
• Escalate critical issues and risks with clear mitigation plans.
• Represent PMO in governance forums and steering committees.

2. Requirement Management

• Lead Business Unit Specialists to define and refine business requirements.
• Collaborate with T&O Program Managers and Solution Architects to co-create feasible solutions.
• Facilitate investment approval processes by preparing business cases and delivery plans.
• Ensure traceability of requirements through the lifecycle of the project.

3. Project Execution & Governance

• Oversee timely delivery of AML initiatives in partnership with T&O teams.
• Govern business readiness activities including training, communications, and change management.
• Monitor progress against milestones, budget, and risk indicators.
• Ensure compliance with internal project gates (e.g., Pre-Project, Design Gate).

• Minimum 16 to 18 years of experience in program/project management within financial services, preferably AML or regulatory domains.
• Proven track record in managing cross-functional programs with complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations, risk frameworks, and policy lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and AML (e.g., CAMS) is preferred.

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