KYC Operations Officer

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

PFS AML Operations is responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with regulatory requirements covering individual customers, including AML/CFT/Sanctions. Specializes in KYC client due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and customer identity management programs. Responsivities also include monitoring accounts, alert review, and investigation of suspicious activity. Ensures that business activities follow the necessary rules and regulations, and the at the firm complies with legal and regulatory boundaries and jurisdictions.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for Quality oversight/ risk controls and monitoring that our guidelines are met

• Performs higher level responsibilities involving the Consumer AML KYC activities and transaction monitoring

• May support any area of the consumer business from an AML KYC perspective.

• Drive corrective actions and develop corrective action recommendations

• Assist Unit Head with requests and may interface with compliance and audit examiners

• Conducts targeted, mandatory or ad hoc Control Tests & Reviews for consumer AML KYC activities.

• Forms a strong understanding of AML KYC activities.

• Tests functional enhancements being implemented by vendors and integrated systems.

• Contributes to procedure or process change and enhancement.

• Accountable for producing metrics and report as well as their accuracy and quality

• Updates documentation and communicating/training new processes and procedures to business partners.

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding UOB Group, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

• 2-5 years of relevant control and/or project experience

• High attention to detail and quality

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective planning and organizational skills

• Proven ability to make sound business decisions

• Experience in creating and implementing processes that result in improved business performance

• Ability to present a compelling case for ideas and initiatives through listening and articulating a convincing point of view