Manager, Anti-Financial Crime Compliance

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct financial crime investigations and transaction monitoring in accordance with UOBHK AFC policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate, assess and analyze alerts generated from transaction screening and data analytics models.
• Prepare and file STRs for suspicious transactions and implement other necessary controls for relevant accounts.
• Assist in the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Transaction Monitoring and Screening systems.
• Handle ad-hoc assignments.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder in Accounting, Finance, IT or related discipline
• Preferably with ECF qualification in AML/CFT
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in banking industry and/or financial regulator with hands-on compliance experience on transaction monitoring / transaction screening
• Strong knowledge of various statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to AML/CFT
• Good interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

Be a part of UOB Family

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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