Anti-Financial Crimes Operations Head

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.

Job Description

About the Department

The Wholesale Banking 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.

Overview of the Role

• This is a senior role with underlying key responsibility in ensuring Anti-Financial Crimes operational issues are adequately addressed in a timely and responsible manner.
• Besides the fulfilment in overseeing KYC and CDD requirements of Wholesale Banking customers’ lifecycle with the Bank, the incumbent is also expected to be responsible for all aspects of financial crime investigations (AML/CFT, Sanctions and Fraud) within the Group Wholesale Business segment.
• The incumbent reports directly to Head of Risk Management & Control Vietnam and Group Head of AFC Ops, Group Wholesale Banking.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage teams comprising a mix of financial crimes investigators, KYC and CDD personnel to address, meet and comply with regulatory requirements in all aspects of KYC / CDD and financial crimes concerns for the Wholesale Business segment
• Ensure the timely completion of all reviews assigned, within SLA and in compliance with the guidelines issued by Group Compliance
• Review and assess the financial crimes risk exposure of Wholesale Banking Vietnam AML/CFT and Sanctions and serving as a control tower in relevance with the business risk appetites of the respective Business segments within GWB
• Ensure all audit findings raised are reviewed, addressed, and rectified accordingly
• Manage business efficiency of the teams via execution of a unified governance handling approach in policies and standards
• To review and lead in the implementation of training materials specific to AFC Ops in sync with Compliance guidelines on KYC / CDD and financial crimes matters. Where need be, to lead the execution of such trainings as and when required to the respective Business Units within Group Wholesale Banking
• To work in tandem with Group AFC Ops in development of the teams in areas of technical and soft skills for exposure and career progression
• Participate and represent AFC Ops Vietnam in any AML/CFT, Sanctions and Fraud related ad-hoc projects and committees, as and when required

Job Requirements

• Recognised degree holder with demonstrable years of relevant experience in anti-financial crime compliance handling
• A strong track record in risk and regulatory matters pertaining to financial crimes risk and typologies in identifying areas or instances of potential risks and to address these concerns appropriately
• To demonstrate relevant experience in the management of people and relationships via supervisory experiences and proven leadership ability. Including the skills to develop and coach teams
• Able to advise senior stakeholders with great skill and a level of confidence, knowledge, and stature to provide advice in terms of outcomes arising from investigative findings
• Strong at influencing thinking and behaviours align with the Bank’s commitment against financial crimes, with the highest level of integrity and ability to balance commercial objectives, through the exercise of independent and prudent judgement
• Able to raise sensitive or potentially contentious issues in a constructive manner to arrive at appropriate solutions
• Self-driven and a team player with strong interpersonal skills to communicate, influence and negotiate
• Certification as an AFC specialist (e.g., CAMS / Diploma in AML, Governance and Risk) with a recognized institution will be an advantage

Mandatory:

• Bachelor degree in banking, finance or equivalent in related fields. Recognized degree holder with demonstrable years of relevant experience in anti-financial crime compliance handling
• A strong track record in risk and regulatory matters pertaining to financial crimes risk and typologies in identifying areas or instances of potential risks and to address these concerns appropriately
• To demonstrate relevant experience in the management of people and relationships via supervisory experiences and proven leadership ability. Including the skills to develop and coach teams
• Able to advise senior stakeholders with great skill and a level of confidence, knowledge, and stature to provide advice in terms of outcomes arising from investigative findings
• Strong at influencing thinking and behaviours align with the Bank’s commitment against financial crimes, with the highest level of integrity and ability to balance commercial objectives, through the exercise of independent and prudent judgement
• Able to raise sensitive or potentially contentious issues in a constructive manner to arrive at appropriate solutions
• Self-driven and a team player with strong interpersonal skills to communicate, influence and negotiate
• Certification as an AFC specialist (e.g., CAMS / Diploma in AML, Governance and Risk) with a recognized institution will be an advantage
• Good written & verbal business communication skills (writing and speaking) in English

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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