Posted 5 days ago
Senior Officer, AFC Operations (Business Banking)
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Senior Officer managing AFC operations in business banking, leading a team to perform KYC/CDD reviews, quality assurance, AML/CFT escalation, and monthly reporting.
About this role
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
Managed the team by utilizing the manpower to support the workload and maximise the staff output
Review the process work-flow from time to time to ensure continued efficiency and effectiveness of the team
Review and perform quality assurance checks on Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence and on-going reviews completed by maker
Provide advisory to the team members and BU/RM in completing their Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence and on information to obtain from customers to ascertain if an activity is suspicious or not.
Assist in the escalation of Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Countering of Terrorist Funding (CFT) and Sanctions related issues to Country Compliance.
Ensure all KYC Review is completed in a timely manner (NTB, OGR & Triggered event)
Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained for any exceptions or deferment as stipulated in UOBM’s AML/CFT guidelines
Perform monthly reporting as and when required by Group Client Fulfilment & Services, Country Compliance and/or any other parties
Providing training to new joiner(s) and existing team members whenever required
Review team members’ performance from time to time and to provide feedback if necessary
To attend all incoming ad-hoc requests in a timely manner
Job Requirements
Recognised degree and with good command in English
At least 1-3 years of KYC/CDD experience within banking industry
Resourceful and meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-driven with strong interpersonal skills
Additional Requirements
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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