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Manager, AFC Operations - KYC / Name Screening
AI Summary
Manages AFC operations for KYC and name screening at UOB Malaysia, overseeing customer due diligence, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and source-of-wealth analysis to ensure AML compliance.
About this role
Company: 2501 UOB (Thai) Public Company Limited
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
- Perform Know Your Customer (KYC)/Customer Due Diligence (CDD) process which involves responsibilities like performing customer identification and verification, conducting risk assessments, monitoring transactions for suspicious activity, maintaining accurate client records, collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliance, staying updated on regulations, and supporting audits.
- Analyze Client data, documentation and negative news in order to determine Client Risk Profile as established under the Bank Procedures
- Communication with officers and other employees involved in the maintenance of internal control standards
- Name Screening on Customers and related parties against Bank databased / the global database in order to identify whether such entities/individuals are true hit any adverse news.
- Perform Source of Wealth (SOW) analyst on high risk clients to investigates a client's overall financial history and activities (collecting bank statements, tax returns, and business records) to determine and verify the legitimate origin of their total assets and net worth, such as from employment, business profits, or inheritance, in order to help the Bank prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
Qualifications:
- The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and other regulatory standards.
- Minimum three years of relevant working experience
- Able to deal with pressure & high volume of requests
- Preferable for knowledge of various types of Business entities - limited, private and public companies, holding companies, hedge funds, asset managers, Foundations, etc.
Remark: The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank’s policy.
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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