First Vp, Afc Assurance

**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.

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

Compliance and Controls - Back-Office Controls is responsible for the design and maintenance of the firm’s oversight and control frameworks. The Back-Office Controls focus specializes in delivery of the firm’s end-to-end controls framework within a particular functional area. Liaises with Compliance and Risk departments to ensure a seamless integration of the controls framework. Control Functions cover activities related to functions such as legal, compliance and anti-money laundering, audit, and risk management.

**Responsibilities**:
**Assurance Planning**
- Assists the Head of AFC Assurance in developing a robust assurance plan for UOB’s Fraud, ABC & Tax compliance operations
- Liaises with internal stakeholders and conducts internal research to identify potential areas to review as part of the assurance plan, synthesizing findings for the Head of AFC Assurance
- Develops strong working relationships with key stakeholders within compliance teams in UOB’s Fraud, ABC & Tax compliance operations, coordinating regular touchpoints with these teams (including relevant business unit / support unit teams)

**Assurance execution**
- Plans specific assurance engagements including review scope, key dependencies, and timelines. Ensures engagement plans are communicated and aligned with key stakeholders
- Researches and collates relevant regulatory and policy documentation ahead of specific engagements, liaising with Line 1 compliance / control teams where necessary
- Develops detailed testing methodologies for each review in line with the overall AFC assurance methodologies, aligning plans with the Head of AFC Assurance
- As part of engagements conducts detailed reviews of controls design, implementation and outcomes to assess effectiveness and efficiency. Includes document review and interviews where necessary
- Drafts review findings including providing ratings where relevant, reporting key findings and details to the Head of AFC Assurance
- Works with key stakeholders in Line 1 to develop remediation plans on the back of findings, assigning action owners and ensuring progress is tracked in subsequent reviews
- Supports the AFC Assurance team in the preparation of reporting and MI for Senior Management and relevant committees, summarizing key activities of the AFC Assurance Team

**Job Requirements**:

- 9-13 years of experience in financial services assurance or compliance testing
- Excellent knowledge of Fraud, ABC and/or tax evasion processes and controls within a financial services context
- Good understanding of Line 1 business divisions and activities within a full-service bank
- Understanding of relevant financial crime and broader financial services regulatory landscape
- Knowledge of financial crime regulatory frameworks within Singapore valued

**Be a part of UOB Family**: