Job Description

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.

Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced AML Investigator to join our team in conducting timely and accurate investigations of suspicious transactions reports (STRs) filed by staff across the bank. The successful candidate will have experience performing similar duties in the financial industry and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Review Bank's Customers' name against the System's Watchlists
Assign appropriate "result" as per pre-defined Operating "Values"
Conduct reviews and analyze Customer's Accounts for transactions trend, assess any further KYC information through public searches and any other available sources
Follow-up, review, analyze and perform case-level investigations of potential suspicious activity that is sent to the AML team
Escalate unusual activity to GC and Support Units for exception handling
Communicate effectively and efficiently with relevant internal and external parties to obtain KYC documents.
Ensure timely follow up to queries from Business unit.
Complete assigned reviews within established timeline.
Ensure all reviews related activities carried out adhere to the bank's policies and procedures.
Qualifications:

• Degree holder in any discipline
• Minimum 1-2 years' work experience in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing operations. Candidates without relevant experience but with a strong interest in AML work are welcome to apply
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Requirements
Be a Part of the 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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