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AML Controls Analyst, ACG
AI Summary
Conducts risk assessments and provides risk acceptance recommendations for high-risk clients, reviewing risk factors, source-of-wealth narratives, and supporting documentation, and recommends whether to retain or exit client relationships.
About this role
Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd
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 risk assessments and provide risk acceptance recommendations, primarily for high-risk clients within the client group, following initial pre-assessments by AML Operations / branch operations / Relationship Manager (RM) / Customer Advisory (CA), or Senior Customer Advisory (SCA).
Review risk factors and changes in risk ratings flagged by AML Operations / branch operations / CA / SCA.
Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained to complete the review process.
Assess the client’s background, including the Source of Wealth (SOW) write-up and any corroboration provided by AML Operations, CA, or SCA. Update or revise the SOW narrative based on the latest available information and supporting documentation.
Collaborate closely with AML Operations, RM, CA, or SCA teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of in-scope reviews.
Provide business recommendation if to retain or exit client relationships based on the outcome of the risk review.
Additional Requirements
Develop, Engage, Execute, StrategiseBe 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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