VP, Anti-Financial Crimes Sanctions, Group 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

• Submit, review and assess monthly suppression rules for payment screening.
• Partake in policy decision on screening risk tolerance, list management, screening approach and strategy etc. 
• Monitor and interpreting the developments around Sanctions laws, regulations and risk trends; and how they impact the screening controls across the Group.
• Dispense advice in relation to name and transaction screening from an AML/CFT & Sanctions perspective to key stakeholders in the Business and Support Units, Group Technology & Operations. 
• Design and implement robust quality assurance programs to ensure that the tuning and optimization approaches which are implemented in the screening systems do not result in the Bank breaching its Policies, Standards and Procedures 
• Reviews and contributes to the maintenance of Group Sanctions Policies and Procedures to ensure its effectiveness and relevancy to laws, regulations and best practices.
• Provide consistent advice and implementation of Group Sanctions Procedure and the Group Watchlist Management and Screening Standards.
• Provide key updates on Sanctions or screening related matters to the respective business forums and risk committees.
• Work alongside Business Units and Business Compliance Officer in the management of Sanctions and screening controls and risk.
• Any other support as required by the Head of Sanctions Policy, Advisory and Training from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Degree and/or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience covering tuning and optimization of sanctions / AML screening systems in a global/ regional financial institution with a wide geographical coverage.
• Expert knowledge and experience with the Fircosoft Continuity system functionality, algorithms and parameters will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in the implementation of machine-learning models or cutting-edge market solutions which aids in the reduction of false positive alert rates will be a plus.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant sanctions laws & regulations, name/ payment screening best practices and the constantly-evolving payments and name screening landscape.
• Self-driven, meticulous and resourceful, yet able to exhibit strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to embrace and manage a multi-cultural stakeholder base.
• Ability to appreciate the business and market environment which the Bank operates in, and the key risks that the Bank is exposed to.
• Ability to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risks in order to implement a robust Sanctions and screening framework to protect the Bank.
• Ability to work effectively, under pressure, in a rapidly-changing environment, as well as autonomously and as an effective member of a dynamic Sanctions Policy, Advisory and Training team.

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 nonmerit 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.