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.

The successful candidate will be part of the AML/CFT Policy, Advisory & Training, Group Compliance (Group Retail) team and the key responsibilities are as follows:

• Support Team Lead, AML/CFT Policy, Advisory & Training, Group Compliance (Group Retail) in delivering and support GC's compliance agenda / book of work in managing anti-tax evasion and AML/CFT risks.
• As the subject matter expert, this individual will provide advice/collaborate with Business and Business Risk & Control Management to manage Tax Evasion and AML/CFT related case escalations to ensure risks are effectively identified and mitigated.
• Reviews and contributes to the maintenance of Group Anti-Tax Evasion and AML/CFT policies and procedures to ensure its effectiveness and relevancy to laws, regulations and best practices.
• Provide SME advice, interpretation and implementation of Group Anti-Tax Evasion and AML/CFT policies and procedures in a pragmatic and risk based approach.
• Provide key updates on Tax Evasion compliance and AML/CFT related matters to the respective business forums and committees.
• Monitors development on related Tax Evasion and AML/CFT laws, regulations and risk trends.
• Handles request from MAS, assurance, internal and external audits.
• Provide support and participate in Tax Evasion/AML/regulatory-related projects.
• Any other support as required by the Team Lead, AML/CFT Policy, Advisory & Training, Group Compliance (Group Retail) from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas.
• Has minimum 7 years of relevant work experience preferably in ATE/AML/CFT compliance function with focus on private banking/retail banking.
• Excellent research skill including experience with online research tools and databases.
• Ability to work effectively, under pressure, in a rapid changing environment, as well as autonomously and as an effective member of a dynamic team.
• Possesses good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Having a professional AML or ATE-related certification or prior law enforcement experience (in AML) will be an advantage.

Additional Requirements
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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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