KYC Specialist

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

Due Diligence, AML and Controls is responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with regulatory requirements, including financial crime, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, data privacy, and sanctions. Specializes in know your customer (KYC), client due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and customer identity management programs. Responsibilities also include monitoring accounts, alert reviews, and investigation of potential fraudulent, terrorist, or suspicious activity. Ensures that business activities follow the necessary rules and regulations, and that the firm complies with legal and regulatory boundaries and jurisdictions.

Job Responsibilities

1) Partner with RM to prepare and complete the periodic review for the ETB clients. Maintain the KYC records by obtaining and validating the information from internal and external sources, compare and contrast differences within KYC records and escalate to AMLC in case of AML Red flags or any suspicious. Ensure the KYC records incorporate with local regulatory requirement.
2) Undertake first level assessment of all name screening alerts and determine the appropriate actions against them, including recommending the closure of false match alerts upon completion of assessment or timely escalation of potential true matches.
3) Responsible for internal and external report and data analyze.
4) Work on other migration/remediation projects including screening, quality assurance.
5) Support the TL to enhance the risk management and risk control within the team.

Job Requirements

1) Minimum 8 years of experience, preferred in AML/KYC function.
2) Customer services orientated and ability to work under pressure and tight time frames.
3) Proactive, flexible, good team player.
4) Bachelor degree from a recognized university.
5) Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
6) Familiar with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint applications.

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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