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Posting Date: 23 Apr 2025

Location: Singapore, SG

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

About the Department

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 fulfills its regulatory obligations in today’s tight and dynamic regulatory landscape. To do that, we work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and 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.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Reports to Head of AFC Strategy and Governance, covering the holistic AIDA agenda for the AFC team.
2. To strategize and synergize AIDA needs and agenda across all AFC verticals.
3. Reviewing, editing and prioritizing AIDA asks/needs from various AFC teams to meet efficiency and strategic targets.
4. To proactively monitor developments in the market/industry and engage relevant stakeholders concerning needs on expansion and/or adoption of such AIDA capabilities.
5. To own and drive material AFC-related AIDA initiatives/solutions (from a system solution perspective) with the support of relevant AFC teams.
6. To perform and/or support any ad-hoc projects assigned by Management.
7. To collaborate effectively to build productive relationships and networks across GC and BU/SU teams.

Job Requirements

1. Good bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent qualifications.
2. At least 5-8 years of experience in financial industry with a focus on financial crime/compliance.
3. Professional qualifications such as CAMS is preferred.
4. Good understanding of industry trends and developments, particularly with respect to AFC AIDA.
5. Strong regulatory/law enforcement exposure or past experience.
6. Subject matter expertise on AFC AIDA.
7. Firm grasp of key business processes and controls to navigate the bank’s operating environment.
8. Ability to present, engage and influence senior leadership in a professional setting.
9. Impeccable integrity and proven performance track record to deliver outstanding work.
10. Team player who possesses drive, initiative, an eye for detail and able to work independently under pressure.
11. An all-rounder with willingness to learn new skills, be flexible and grow with the AFC Division.