Ongoing Review, Senior Officer

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

Anti-Financial Crime – Investigation and Intelligence is responsible to (a) investigate into cases arising from designated AFC surveillance solutions, at the instruction of relevant senior(s), and from other approved channel(s); (b) receive, retrieve, process and make sense of information and intelligence for AFC purpose; and (c) own policies, procedures, guidelines, processes and controls to ensure that the above operate at an adequate level as prescribed by the Bank.

A key objective of AFC I&I is to drive an effective framework for the Bank to identify and investigate into complex, unusually large or unusual patterns of transactions and/or behaviors. It is responsible for discharging regulatory requirement on the Bank to disclose suspicious behavior, and to work with relevant stakeholders on risk management, at both customer, portfolio and Bank level as a result of its outputs and relevant environmental scanning.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform periodic and ad hoc AML reviews on the existing Retail Banking Individual Customers and obtaining all necessary documentation to complete the client file
• Ensure all KYC reviews performed comply with the bank's established policies, procedures and controls.
• Recommending appropriate course of action for closure/exclusion/refer cases
• Follow up with front liners/touchpoints on the updated of KYC info of customers for every AML review
• Assess transaction reports for potential money laundering risks and make recommendation on account relationship
• Efficient identification of suspicious activities and transactions
• Complete assigned reviews within established timeline

Job Requirements

• Fresh Graduate with relevant degree in Banking or related discipline.
• Self-motivated
• A highly collaborative individual who can work as part of a team and independently.
• Capable of multitasking
• Effective communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and follow up skills.
• Meticulous and detailed oriented
• Possess an inquisitive and curious mind and is proactive to think of next steps.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Must possess excellent English communication skills, with an emphasis on exceptional writing and composition skills

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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