Assistant VP, Anti-Financial Crime

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 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

• Collect, analyze, and enrich internal and external sources of Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) intelligence, including but not limited to information from competent authorities, typology reports by reputable governmental/non-governmental bodies, and the Bank’s internal AFC surveillance sources/systems/models.
• Conduct strategic analysis to identify money laundering, terrorist financing and other emerging financial crime trends or patterns that may have an impact to the Bank; and conduct operational analysis to identify specific entities or networks that may pose financial crime risks to the Bank.
• Provide timely and concise updates to relevant stakeholders on the outcomes of strategic/operational analyses, including the assessment of the financial crime risks, its potential impact to the Bank and the possible risk management actions.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in an investigative or intelligence related anti-financial crime (AFC) role in a financial institution, law enforcement agency or similar fields where investigative/research skills and approaches are employed.
• Able to conduct sound research to gather relevant information from various sources, and apply suitable analytical skills to discover insights, draw conclusions and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Able to appreciate how financial crime-related developments locally and internationally may have an impact to the Bank.
• Familiarity with “Collaborative Sharing of ML/TF Information & Cases” (COSMIC) and its regulations.
• Proficiency with online research tools/databases and data analytics tools.
• Knowledge and experience on how data analytics can be deployed in the AFC intelligence space.
• Strong sense of integrity, self-driven, inquisitive, and resourceful.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Diploma / Degree in Finance, Business or any related field.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or a Diploma in AML with International Compliance Association will be advantageous.

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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Competencies

1. Strategise
2. Engage
3. Execute
4. Develop
5. Skills
6. Experience