Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of the Group Compliance, AML & Sanctions Risk and Controls Advisory team and the key responsibilities are as follows:

Support Head, AML/CFT, Sanctions Policy, Advisory & Training and Team lead, AML and Sanctions Risk & Control in delivering and support UOB AML projects and Group Compliance (GC)'s framework agenda. Support the management of complex transformation project through its entire lifecycle - from strategy formulation through to execution and monitoring. Support the preparation of project plans, status updates, stakeholder management and communication plans. Partner with key stakeholders to ensure that projects are progressing in accordance with agreed milestones. Provide key updates on AML/CFT related matters to the respective business forums and committees. Provide advice/collaborate with Business and Business Risk & Control Management in the development and review of AML controls, processes and procedures to ensure risks are effectively identified and mitigated. Highlight gaps and provide objective recommendations to troubleshoot project misalignments, remove redundancies and overlaps. Support and work with relevant internal stakeholders to track and ensure all requirements are fully embedded and respective departments procedures. Contribute to the maintenance of Group AML/CFT policies and procedures to ensure its effectiveness and relevancy to laws, regulations and best practices. Any other support as required by the Team Lead, AML Advisory (Group Retail/Group Wholesale) and Team Leads, Team lead, AML and Sanctions Risk & Control from time to time.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will be part of the Group Compliance, AML & Sanctions Risk and Controls Advisory Team:

Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas. Has minimum 7-8 years of relevant work experience in managing regional group wide projects in the banking or financial services industry. Knowledge of anti-financial crime compliance or risk management preferred. Past experience in program / change management in AML/CFT Compliance function will be an advantage. Enterprise understanding across Retail, Corporate and Private Banking segments Client lifecycle journey will be needed. Past advisory experience working on similar project in a bank will be needed. Good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws & regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products & systems. Ability to work effectively, under pressure, in a rapid changing environment, as well as autonomously and as an effective member of a dynamic team. * A team player possesses strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills. Adapt to evolving stakeholder expectations.