Team Lead Aml Model Governance

Singapore
- Compliance
- Group Functions

**Job Reference #**
- 269341BR

**City**
- Singapore

**Job Type**
- Full Time

**Your role**
- Do you want to keep criminals from abusing the financial system and legislative systems? Are you someone who likes to do the right thing? Do you know how to maintain independence and objectivity?
- We're looking for a seasoned AML Model Governance Specialist who can:
- Oversee the local AML model governance team, the development and optimization of AML models across multiple lines of business (including correspondent banking, private and investment banking) and systems, ensure sound risk coverage, adherence to model governance standards, adequate quantitative model assessment and validation, and data quality completeness and integrity
- Provide oversight and guidance to define relevant methodology/approach in a clear and concise manner to support the model optimization efforts and maintain standards for various AML methodology including segmentation methodology, scenario tuning methodology, peer grouping, sampling (below the Line) methodology
- Document models inline with UBS model governance policies and standards
- Interacting with multiple stakeholders across model risk management, IT and Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) business representatives
- Support all review and audit functions; create a model inventory list and ensure all models are reviewed, provide appropriate training to bank and unit staff, and lead a team of analytics experts to continually assess current and emerging high risk transactional activities via the utilization of innovative analytical methodologies
- involvement in AI based development programs to enhance / expand rule based models

**Your team**
- You'll be joining the Methodologies and Models team in Singapore. You'll play an important role in ensuring our models comply with our global AML model risk governance framework
- Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.

**Your expertise**
- Strong quantitative background, i.e. university degree in Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Optimization, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, or Aeronautics
- at least 3+ years of AML Compliance experience with a wealth management, broker dealer, retail and/or private bank, and/or correspondent bank with consulting background in AML field highly preferred
- relevant knowledge of AML Transaction Monitoring systems such as Actimize, Mantas, etc.
- strong people manager and team lead with excellent verbal and written English communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units
- ability to develop/deliver presentations and reporting related training to business non-technical users at various levels of the organization
- analytical, and result oriented with the ability to provide practical solutions to lead a team and prioritize a diverse workload with multiple deadlines
- #LI-SG
- EFC-UBS

**About us**
- UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.
- With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

**Join us**
- At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
- From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

**Disclaimer / Policy Statements**
- UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.