VP, AFC Advisory

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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.

• Support Team Lead, AML Advisory (Group Retail) in delivering and supporting GC's compliance agenda / book of work.
• Conduct review of high risk customer (Retail and Private Banking) or escalated cases (due to STRs, trigger events, adhoc requests etc) and highlight areas of ML/TF concerns to Business.
• As the subject matter expert, provide advice/collaborate with Business and Business Risk & Control Management in the development and review of AML controls, processes and procedures to ensure risks are effectively identified and mitigated.
• Review and contribute to the maintenance of Group AML/CFT policies and procedures to ensure its effectiveness and relevancy to laws, regulations and best practices.
• Provide SME advice, interpretation and implementation of Group AML/CFT procedure in a pragmatic and risk-based approach.
• Provide key updates on AML/CFT related matters to the respective business forums and committees.
• Monitor development on related AML/CFT laws, regulations and risk trends.
• Handle requests from MAS, assurance, internal and external audits.
• Provide support and participate in AML/regulatory-related projects.
• Any other support as required by the Team Lead, AML Advisory (Group Retail) from time to time.

• Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience preferably in AML/CFT/Sanction compliance function with focus on private banking/retail banking.
• Excellent research skills including experience with online research tools and databases.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a rapid changing environment, as well as autonomously and as an effective member of a dynamic team.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Having a professional AML-related certification or prior law enforcement experience (in AML) will be an advantage.

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