Manager, Anti Financial Crime Ops Investigator (Contract), Group Retail

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.

Anti-Financial Crime – Investigation and Intelligence is responsible for (a) investigating cases arising from designated AFC surveillance solutions, at the instruction of relevant senior(s), and from other approved channel(s); (b) receiving, retrieving, processing and making sense of information and intelligence for AFC purposes; and (c) owning 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 complex, unusually large or unusual patterns of transactions and/or behaviors. It is responsible for discharging regulatory requirements 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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Investigate and assess transaction reports for potential money laundering risks and make recommendations on account relationships.
2. Efficient identification of suspicious activities and transactions.
3. Perform further investigation on client’s transactions and liaise with Relationship Managers for clarification.
4. Investigate high-risk clients and obtain all necessary documentation to complete the client file.
5. Communicate effectively and efficiently with relevant internal and external parties to obtain KYC documents.
6. Ensure timely follow up to queries from Business unit.
7. Act as the liaison contact between Business unit and Compliance on all AML/CFT and sanctions matters.
8. Assist in responding to CDD inquiries that may originate from internal and external stakeholders on client’s profile.
9. Complete assigned reviews within established timelines.
10. Ensure all review-related activities adhere to the bank’s policies and procedures.
11. Participate in ad hoc projects or tasks when required.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ hands-on experience in KYC or AML in retail banking.
2. Self-motivated.
3. A highly collaborative individual who can work as part of a team and independently.
4. Capable of multitasking.
5. Ability to work under pressure and adaptability to fast-changing environments.
6. Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
7. Strong time management and follow-up skills.
8. Meticulous and detail-oriented.
9. Proficient in MS Office.

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