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
The AML Control Operations – Control Team is responsible for performing comprehensive end-to-end checks across various Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes within Group Retail AML Operations. This role ensures compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, identifies process gaps, and provides actionable insights to senior management to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities- Process Review & Quality Assurance:
- Conduct end-to-end checks across AML processes to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Validate adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.
- Risk Identification & Gap Analysis:
- Identify potential failures and control weaknesses in AML processes.
- Highlight process gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Reporting & Insights:
- Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for senior management.
- Provide insights to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure AML processes meet regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
- Support audits and regulatory reviews by providing accurate documentation and evidence.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement process enhancements.
- Promote a culture of learning and operational excellence within AML teams.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in AML operations, KYC quality control/assurance, or compliance functions
- Experience in control testing and quality assurance preferred.
- Strong understanding of AML regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS, FATF)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other tools such as Qliksense will be advantageous
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accountability and integrity
Soft Skills:
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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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UOB Singapore Office
80 Raffles Place, Singapore, 048624
