Senior Officer , Anti Money Laundering (AML) Ops - Investigator, Group Retail (Contract)

Posting Date: 24 Sep 2024

Location: Singapore (City Area), SG, 048624

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

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 Retail function provides Personal and Business Banking customers with financial solutions tailored to their needs. We help them manage their money wisely and meet their financial goals through an extensive range of products and services. These include deposit, insurance, secured and unsecured loans, investment and wealth advisory services.

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Anti Money Laundering Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting investigations and reviews of potentially suspicious transactions. The investigator will work closely with stakeholders to identify parties responsible for perpetuating illegal activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct investigations into suspected suspicious activities, review documents and financial records and make recommendations on account relationships.
2. Maintain accurate records of investigations and report findings.
3. Obtain all necessary documentation to complete the client file and report findings to stakeholders.
4. Keep up to date with the latest scam trends and techniques to ensure that investigation and assessments made remain effective.
5. Adhoc projects.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
2. Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing.
3. Possesses an inquisitive and curious mind, and is proactive to think of next steps.
4. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
5. Ability to multi-task, analyze and be attentive to details.
6. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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.