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

Job Responsibilities

Position Objective and Key Responsibilities:

The AML KYC-CDD Team Head will be mainly responsible for executing the day-to-day KYC activities for the AFC Operations Unit. This includes ensuring that daily productivity standard are met and all periodic reviews are completed as per the bank’s policies and local regulatory requirement and within the prescribed timelines and SLA’s agreement. Good understanding of AML processes and regulation is an important aspect of the job.

• Review he AML KYC Activities i.e. Customer Due Diligence(CDD), Trigger events, On-Going review and Name Screening to ensure the team comply with policies/process procedures and escalate report unusual client activities which might be related to money laundering or terrorist financing.
• Perform Ad-hoc Enhanced Due Diligence review for higher risk customers, including the review of High Risk factors such as Politically Exposed Person (PEP)/ Negative News and Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) transactions alerts from AML Compliance team for review and take appropriate actions per procedure/policy guidance.
• Conduct follow-up with line colleagues for any missing or necessary information.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) review per policy guidance
• Perform other AML KYC related task assignments required from direct supervisor.
• Support to update unit procedure as required
• To assist the team on any other ad-hoc reviews/projects/audits both internal & external audit review
• Participates in projects/initiatives. Evaluate opportunities for process improvements.
• Work closely with Local Compliance Team and In-country related parties for the AML & KYC related projects, from planning phase to execution
• Provide periodic updates to supervisor and escalate any issues.
• Meet productivity goals as communicated by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Business/Finance/Accounting or related field.
• At least 5-7 + years of experiences in banking business, Internal/External Audit, AML KYC/CDD related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of AML law and regulations
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Thai.
• Be able to work independently, and assertive
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Fluent in using MS Excel - Formula, Power point Macro, etc. is desirable.
• Excellent track record in terms of turnaround and ability to identify key AML/KYC issues
• Familiar with local AML regulations in regard to review of client due diligence information on high-net-worth individuals

Remark: The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank’s policy.

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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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