VP, Operations

7 months ago


Singapur, Singapore United Overseas Bank Full time

VP, Operations & Surveillance (Operations Excellence), Group Compliance

Posting Date: 30-May-2023 Location:

Singapore (City Area), Singapore, 048624

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

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.

The Compliance, AML, & Control function 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.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Quality Review & Insights Lead, the successful candidate will undertake the following key responsibilities: 

Quality Management & Insights:

Perform regular review of selected samples of transaction monitoring alerts closed by analysts, to ascertain timely review and appropriate closure of alerts in accordance to procedure Analyse & draw risk related insights through periodic trend analysis, TM risk analytic reports and review of relevant TM metrics, to enable uplift of process and controls of the Transaction Surveillance Unit (TSU) Perform periodic assessment of the transaction monitoring surveillance capabilities, to improve surveillance effectiveness and operational productivity through leveraging smart technologies and tools Work with relevant stakeholders to implement required enhancements to improve existing processes Prepare and present reports to highlight findings and recommendations based on outcome of assessment Conduct sharing to TSU colleagues on insights which were drawn from analysis conducted

Support on transformation initiatives:

Provide support on management of transformation initiatives to uplift the Bank’s existing surveillance capabilities and operational effectiveness & efficiency, to ensure successful and timely project deliverables Provide support to design and perform user acceptance testing to ensure that implemented initiative is performing as per defined requirements Initiate update to existing procedure to incorporate changes to process due to implemented changes Conduct training to TSU colleagues on process updates/changes Monitor effectiveness of implemented changes and follow up on remediation of any identified gaps subsequent to implementation 

Job Requirements

Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas At least 5 - 7 years’ experience in TM/Customer Risk intelligence/investigations related work Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Project management experience is desired Good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws & regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products & systems Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skill

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