Team Lead, OB & Corporate page is loaded## Team Lead, OB & Corporatelocations : The Gardens North Towertime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : December 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id : JR71876
- 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
- 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.UOB Group Wholesale Banking helps companies and institutions optimize their business operations and cash flow, manage risks, expand into new markets, and manage their capital needs by providing tailored financial solutions, services, and sector insights.We help develop trusted relationships and partnerships by focusing on our clients’ long-term interests and helping them to meet their strategic objectives. Our unique combination of local, in-country presence and expertise, astute Asian market insights and regional network connectivity enables us to help unlock Asia’s potential for our clients.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.In this role, the primary responsibilities of the incumbent are :
- 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 of 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 with Bank and Regulatory requirements pertaining towards 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 thru the uploading of Bank’s information and responding to RFIs from counterparty Banks’
- Support Group AFC Ops in FACTCA and CRS reporting mattersTo Succeed The primary requirements (not limited to) of the incumbent are :
- A strong track record in risk and regulatory matters pertaining towards know your customer (KYC) and financial crimes risks and typologies in ensuring customer due diligence is executed appropriately, with a clear thought process, rather than a tick box exercise
- Experienced in analyzing and quantifying complex strategic issues tied to AML CDD / transactions / activities surveillance.
- To demonstrate relevant experience in the management of people and relationships via supervisory experiences and proven leadership ability. Including the skills to develop, coach and grow teams
- Able to advise senior stakeholders with great skill and a level of confidence, knowledge and stature to provide advice in the handling of customers’ due diligence requirements
- Strong at influencing thinking and behaviors that are align with the Bank’s commitment against financial crimes, with the highest level of integrity and the ability to balance commercial objectives with the exercise of independent and prudent judgement
- Certification as an AML specialist (e.g., CAMS / Diploma in AML) with a recognized institution will be an advantage##
- Additional Requirements
- Develop, Engage, Execute, StrategiseBe a Part of the UOB FamilyUOB 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.Apply now and make a Difference#
- Together, Let’s Build the Future of ASEAN
- We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term. Explore career opportunities with us today.
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