Assistant VP, Overseas Compliance Management

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.

Job Description

Compliance and Controls - Oversight and Controls is responsible for the design and maintenance of the firm’s oversight and control frameworks. The Oversight & Controls area is responsible for the design and maintenance of the firm’s oversight and control frameworks. Control Functions cover activities related to functions such as legal, compliance and anti-money laundering, audit, and risk management.

Job Description

To provide governance oversight and support of the Overseas Banking Entities’ (OBE) Regulatory Compliance function and Compliance related matters, as well as participate in GC OCM – MO strategic projects and/or ad hoc assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as primary liaison the OBE Compliance function.
• Provide/ facilitate resolution of the OBE Compliance related matters within Group Compliance and relevant stakeholders, as applicable.
• Provide guidance on GC regulatory compliance risk framework and programs, matters relating to Overseas Banking Entities (OBE) Compliance governance and oversight.
• Work with the OBE Compliance to understand compliance related matters as well as monitor and validate the appropriate resolutions, where applicable.
• Responsible for timely assessment and escalation of significant compliance related matters (such as regulatory compliance risk and developments) to the Team Lead.
• Identify systemic issues, gaps and recommend mitigation controls for application and adoption to the Team Lead.
• Promote awareness of GC’s policies, guidelines, procedures, Singapore regulations and requirements of OBE via dialogues, formal and informal sharing/training.
• Review OBE Compliance work papers and documentation for adequacy and completeness.
• Responsible for timely maintenance and administration of guidelines, procedures and manuals.
• Support strategic initiatives to improve effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Recognised degree or its equivalent.
• 4 to 8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the regulatory compliance.
• Possess good knowledge and understanding of the financial industry's regulatory requirements/ frameworks.
• Professional Compliance certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess advanced Excel skills and strong presentation abilities.
• Able to manage multiple assignments and complete deliverables within timelines. 
• Strong team player.

Additional Requirements

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UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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