Manager, Financial Crime Investigator (Wholesale Banking)

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

• Conduct reviews after Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) are filed to assess ongoing customer activity and risk.
• Investigate trigger events such as significant behavioural changes, high‑risk activity patterns, or customer risk re‑classifications.
• Document findings and maintain audit‑ready case files.
• Analyse customer account activity, transaction flows, and behavioural trends to detect unusual or suspicious patterns.
• Evaluate whether activities align with the customer’s known profile and business nature.
• Identify and assess money‑laundering and terrorism‑financing typologies relevant to the bank’s operations.
• Review negative media and public domain information related to customers and beneficial owners.
• Assess the credibility and relevance of adverse information and its impact on customer risk profiles.
• Escalate significant findings for decision‑making and potential regulatory reporting.
• Recommend actions on customer relationships (e.g., maintain, restrict, or exit) based on investigation outcomes.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers and stakeholders to communicate risk concerns and final decisions.
• Prepare periodic reports on key risk indicators, investigation outcomes, and financial crime trends.
• Support management reporting to highlight emerging risks and case statistics.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Front‑line teams to gather information for reviews.
• Provide guidance to business units on risk indicators and AML / CFT (Anti‑Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorism) requirements.
• Contribute to the enhancement of investigation and review procedures.
• Share insights on emerging risks and typologies to strengthen the bank’s Anti‑Financial Crime (AFC) framework.

Job Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate’s age, race, gender, colour, 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.

Location : Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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