AML Investigation, Tower Lead

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of around 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. UOB's purpose is to build the future of ASEAN. Our purpose guides The UOB Way – that defines our unique culture and belief system, anchored on our values of being Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed, and our people philosophy of Care, Growth and Trust. 

About the Department

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB-wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank’s growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services.

As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enables business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate shall be deployed at UOB’s Centre of Excellence (“COE”). Reporting to the COE Head and Group Head of AML Investigation, the successful candidate will lead and manage the COE TST and undertake the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for the quality and timeliness of output for the teams under COE TST
• Drives operational excellence within the TST, including establishing continuous feedback loops with relevant stakeholders, identifying opportunities for process enhancement/automation and executing on enhancements accordingly
• Ensure reviews into the alerts triggered, escalations on suspicious AML/CFT activities from business/support units and cases arising from other relevant sources are carried out in accordance with Group standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that alerts generated by the Bank’s AML Transaction Monitoring Systems and escalations via Unusual Activity Reports are reviewed and closed in a timely manner, including timely escalations to Group TST for cases requiring further investigations and reporting of suspicious transactions to the relevant authority
• With support from COE OET, provide MI reports on COE TST performance and capacity, including analyzing and highlighting any AML risks and concerns observed from the review and closure of cases by COE TST.
• Define goals/responsibilities within the team and be responsible for the hiring, promotions, and performance reviews of the COE TST
• Provide leadership and coaching to team members to build a highly functional and effective team, promoting staff retention and limiting staff turnover
• Responsible for staff development and identifies skills/knowledge gaps to ensure the team has the required training, skills, experience, and ability to discharge their duties.
• Engages key Group TST in various meetings and forums on performance of COE TST, stay up to date on key industry and regulatory updates which may impact TM activities, as well as collaborate with BU stakeholders to ensure proper closure of alerts and cases

Job Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in transaction monitoring/ surveillance or Anti Financial Crime investigations or similar fields requiring investigative skills and managing surveillance operations
• Significant experience working in financial services industry with excellent knowledge of financial crime risk types and real-world manifestations in a financial service context
• Proven leadership record in managing relatively large/diverse teams and ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to clearly communicate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to exercise sound judgment and apply critical thinking
• Bachelor’s degree in law/banking/financial services, or equivalent
• Professional certification in AML and Financial Crime is ideal
• Impeccable character, integrity and professionalism

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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