AML Operations Senior 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, Thailand and Vietnam, 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
• Perform AML/KYC (onboarding and periodic review) on corporate and individual customers and in compliance with the banks' AML/CFT internal policies and processes.
• Conduct name screening and perform review and disposition of hits. Escalate material hits, where applicable for further clearance.
• Ensure data accuracy in systems and documentations, including following up with request for information (RFIs).
• Identify accounts with AML/CFT concerns and escalate any suspicious activities from the due diligence review.
• Track, monitor and manage case turnaround time, case volume and ensuring that there are no overdue cases, as well as providing regular statistics for management reporting.
• Providing advisory support to the BUs/RMs in CDD related matters, where applicable.
• Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained for any exceptions or deferment as stipulated per internal requirements.
• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Proactively participate in assigned projects that promote client value, operational efficiency, and innovation.
• Ensuring that the quality of reviews and documentation comply with the standards and requirements of the banks' internal compliance policies.
• Maintaining a robust and well documented control environment that is audit ready.