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. About the Department
The Wholesale Bank function operates a dynamic business model that provides financial services and solutions to help our clients achieve their strategic business objectives.
Our mission is to become the premier-provider of banking services and solutions for Asia-based commercial banking companies (small medium enterprises), large corporations,
financial institutions as well as multinational corporations. Our coverage teams work in full alignment with specialised teams across Transaction Banking, Investment Banking,
Global Markets and Group Retail to deliver seamless solutions to our clients.
Job Responsibilities
Oversee the KYC function for Business Banking segment and ensure that all Group Policy requirements are followed.
Supervise the results of the KYC team and ensure that strict adherence to the timelines.
Assess and approve cases performed by the team. Make decisions within our policy framework and work with compliance to assess business impact before implementing the processes. Escalate to management and Group Compliance wherever required.
Provide regular coaching and develop a strong team to handle the following processes - ongoing periodic/event triggered reviews, name screening, investigative reviews etc.
Plan and manage resources and capacity.
Delegate cases and adhoc tasks to the team according to queue and priority.
Communicate with customers as required to handle escalated or complicated cases.
Work with both internal and external partners to manage the operational impact of changes and drive initiative to improve the AML risk and operational efficiencies.
Participate in adhoc AML initiative projects
Prepare management reports for submission/update to senior management, internal stakeholders/regulators where necessary.
Job Requirements
Degree holder with 7-10 years of entity KYC experience preferred.
Able to multi-task and cope with change and diversity in a fast-pace environment.
Able to lead, decision maker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong analytical, ideation, problem solving and time management skills.
Ability to present ideas and information effectively.
Meticulous, focused, analytical and commitment to meet timeline
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
Team player, self-motivated and resourceful with a positive attitude.
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.
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