Job Description

About UOBUnited 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 DepartmentEstablished in 1986, UOB Asset management (UOBAM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank, is the Asian asset manager in the region with award-winning investment expertise across different asset classes.UOBAM is headquartered in Singapore and has an extensive presence in Asia with regional business and investment offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, Taiwan and Japan. Our network also includes UOB Islamic Asset Management.Job ResponsibilitiesThe role will be part of the AML Governance team who oversee all KYC/AML matters affecting UOB Asset Management. The individual will act as an AML Partner for UOB Asset Management and will be required to work closely with Head of AML Governance and a team of four to identify AML risk and fostering a culture of Compliance within Asset Management.Roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate would include the following scope:

• Ensure that the AML/KYC program, applicable local Singapore laws and regulatory requirements are duly and effectively implemented in the Company
• Perform KYC review on new and existing customers (including trigger event) in accordance to the Company\'s policy and ensure that the KYC master list is kept up to date
• Review alerts flagged out by LSEG World-Check One system to determine whether it is a true/false hit
• Ensure that the alerts are timely reviewed and reported to Head of AML Governance when needed
• Ensure that the master list is kept up to date
• Perform monthly transaction monitoring to ensure that there are no suspicious transactions. Where needed, assist in Independent review or raise UAR to UOBAM Regulatory Compliance for their review and STR filing
• Assist in the queries from Business Development, Operations, Group Compliance, other functions
• Lead or assist Head of AML Governance in projects relating to AML/KYC
• Identify issues and able to propose feasible solution relating to AML/KYC to Head of Department
• Prepare periodic reports for Committees and Group reporting
• Perform monthly Transaction Monitoring
• Attend on-site visit to each subsidiary to perform its oversight function. Conduct pre-audit review on subsidiaries that are in scope for audit. Raise report and track to ensure action plan are completed

Job Requirements

• Recognized university degree with at least 5 years\' relevant experience in Anti-Money Laundering
• Experience in AML advisory, FATCA, CRS and Asset Management will be an advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with colleagues, team and external parties of all levels.
• Possess good problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team.

Be a part of UOB FamilyUOB 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.Apply now and make a difference.Apply nowStartPlease wait...

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