Job Description

About the Department

The Compliance function is a strategic partner and a trusted business enabler to the Board and senior management. It is our responsibility to ensure that the Group continuously fulfils its regulatory obligations in today\'s tight and dynamic regulatory landscape. To do that, we work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and to assess regulatory risks. This collaboration also includes developing practical solutions that integrate regulations into operational requirements as well as actively shaping and promoting stronger compliance culture and literacy in the Bank.
Job Responsibilities

Process design, AML screening flow (for applicable on-boarding/ due diligence/ payment screening/ case management subject areas)

• Solicit input on requirements from country and project stakeholders
• Support for AML investigation cases, workflow management or Fraud Risk management functional subject matter for requirement gathering and documentation
• Lead / Facilitate project team to create process flows and requirement documentation.

Requirements Analysis & Functional Review

• Lead / facilitate for compliance team / assigned workstream for AML case management, investigation workflow (Suspicious Transaction Reporting / Unusual Activity Reporting ) or screening subject areas.
• Support project team to for requirement preparation & analysis
• Analyse and document the \xe2\x80\x9cas-is\xe2\x80\x9d & "to be" business processes, to formulate the problem statement for various use case
• Prepare Input to functional business analysts to create functional and non-functional requirements based on business requirements
• Define data & environment requirements & stakeholders\' involvement
• Facilitate compliance teams\' Review and sign-off of business requirement document with project team
• Provide support to compliance teams\' review of functional specification

Scope Management & Issues monitoring

• Monitor and manage risks /issues related to requirements for AML case management, investigation workflow reporting, or AML screening subject areas
• Manage scope and handle the change request requirements for AML case / workflow management and screening subject areas
• Assess the business benefit and cost to facilitate the prioritization of delivery and scope.

Testing Management

• Lead / facilitate for compliance team / assigned testing streams for AML case management, fraud risk management and/or AML screening subject areas
• Work with Test Managers and testing teams to translate business requirements into test scenarios and test cases/scripts. (This includes test scope, test cycles, test metrics/ expected results, Entry/Exit Criteria and SLA)
• Work with country and technology stakeholders to plan and execute User Acceptance Test, together with Test Manager and Testers.

Go-live and post implementation

• Work with vendors and technology teams to implement the solutions and platforms. Support for compliance team / assigned testing streams for AML case management, Regulatory collaborative initiatives, or AML screening subject areas
• Facilitate "Train the Trainer" on application enhancements for assigned
• Lead / Support preparation, planning and monitoring of key activities to enable GC operational readiness for project implementation and post deployment activities
• Partner Singapore and Overseas Compliance counterparts and Group Technology for post-live support / enhancements
• Prioritize Change Requests enhancements and drive Change Management process in enhancing system capabilities and meeting regulatory and risk management objectives and operational effectiveness
• Provide over-sight on systems thresholds & parameters review with key stakeholders to ensure thresholds remain fit for purpose
• Provide systems related guidance on production queries, regulatory /internal / external audit queries to Singapore and Overseas Compliance counterpart

Job Requirements

Strategize the implementation of Anti-Money Laundering/ Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) screening solutions across the Group together with Group Technology, AML/CFT Advisory and Sanctions, business stakeholders and external vendors to optimise AML/CFT risk management effectiveness and to address Bank\'s regulatory and operational requirements.

This new role will anchor as the Business Analyst & Project Management for Group / regional projects of AML screening systems, for designated coverage such as Regulatory AML Case / Workflow Management, Regulatory Collaborative Sharing of AML/CFT investigation cases, Fraud Risk Management solution. These projects will require close integration to AML Screening systems (e.g. Know-Your Customers (KYC), Customer Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring or Payment Screening) .

As Functional lead, on project basis, he/she will facilitate and support the assigned Singapore/ subsidiaries\' project team on the AML Screening systems on functional subject matter.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant program (Banking & Finance, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or equivalent)
• With 8 or more years\' related experience in Banking, Policies / System project delivery. Consulting and compliance/risk vendor experiences will be considered
• Experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), Fraud Risk Management or Compliance related is a strong advantage.
• Triage and collaborative sharing of AML/CFT cases with Law Enforcement / Regulators will likewise be preferred.
• Experience in Rule Engine, Banking customer on-boarding & due diligence, Regulatory Technology, Fraud / Suspicious Transaction investigation related (STR, UARs) will be considered
• Experience to Banking IT systems and implementation projects
• Experience with System Development Life Cycle and project management methodologies
• Able to assess upstream and downstream impact from changes
• Able to perform business analysis, business process mapping and user requirements gathering
• Support Project management such as planning, progress tracking and reporting, risk / issues log management
• Strong analytical skills, methodological mindsets in problem-solving
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, to interact effectively with a diverse group of people such as business users, technical partners and vendors
• Self-starter, able to function/perform with minimal supervision in a non-structured environment
• Proficiency in tools such as SQL, Relational Database, Data Analytics tools and experience in Banking/ Compliance Analytical Data Management will be an added advantage
• Ability to multi-task and complete deliverables within tight timelines

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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Additional Information

Career Level

Senior Manager

Qualification

Bachelor\'s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master\'s Degree

Years of Experience

5 years

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Specializations

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Company Overview

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.

In 1935, amid the economic uncertainties following the Great Depression, UOB opened its doors to offer banking services for the merchant community in Singapore.

Since then, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. Today, UOB is rated among the world\'s top banks: \'Aa1\' by Moody\'s and \'AA-\' by Standard & Poor\'s and Fitch Ratings.

Generations of UOB employees for the past 80 years have carried through the entrepreneurial spirit, focus on long-term value creation and an unwavering commitment to do what is right for our customers and our colleagues.

At UOB, we believe in being a responsible financial services provider and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of our stakeholders and in the communities in which we operate.

Just as we are dedicated to helping our customers manage their finances wisely and grow their businesses, UOB is steadfast in our support of social development, particularly in the areas of art, children and education.

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

193500026Z

Company Size

More than 5000 Employees

Average Processing Time

30 days

Industry

Banking / Financial Services

Benefits & Others

Dental, Education support, Miscellaneous allowance, Medical, Loans, Sports (e.g. Gym), Parking, Vision, Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays, Business (e.g. Shirts)

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