Team Lead, OB & Corporate

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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

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB‑wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank’s growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services.

As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enables business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

About The Role

This role requires the incumbent to manage and oversee KYC and CDD requirements in customer’s onboarding and periodic reviews with a key focus on ensuring compliance on regulatory requirements, to address AML / CFT & Sanctions concerns. Customer segments include Wholesale Banking Corporate segment customers in Singapore.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Head AFC Ops (COE) in taking ownership, accountability, and execution in overall AML CDD strategic program for the Corporates & Investment Banking segment
• Consistently review & work with key stakeholders to enhance work processes to achieve operations efficiency while ensuring consistent interpretation and implementation of Group Compliance AML / CFT policies and framework
• Revise and update local SOP and workflow processes for operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide timely management reporting and conduct AFC related trainings to the team
• Highlight potential concerns / risks and proactively share best risk‑management practices
• Ensure agreed SLAs supported by the teams are met
• Responsible for checking and signing off complex and high‑risk customers due diligence profiles for all jurisdictions
• Work with Head AFC Ops (COE) and Group AFC Ops function to manage queries during External / Internal Audit, Group Compliance and Regulatory Audit for favorable review outcomes
• Oversight and management of the KYC teams performing CDD fulfillment to meet Bank and Regulatory requirements pertaining to customer’s life cycle with the Bank
• Focus on procedures and processes to enable the KYC teams to achieve monthly satisfactory score for Key Operational Risk Indicator (KORI) metrics
• Provide oversight to ensure alignment of bank’s management responsibility and principles for effective risk and controls and connectivity across the teams and with Group AFC Ops
• Manage business efficiency of Overseas Branch Entities via centralization platform by ensuring relevant policies and standards are continuously reviewed and updated to reflect relevant changes and best practice
• Swift KYC Registry maintenance of Bank’s counterparties through the uploading of Bank’s information and responding to RFIs from counterparty Banks
• Support Group AFC Ops in FACTCA and CRS reporting matters

To Succeed

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the 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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