Manager, AFC Investigation and Intelligence

Manager, AFC Investigation and Intelligence Location: Hong Kong (City Area) 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 To work closely with the AML/CFT compliance team and make sure that the Bank is in compliance with laws and regulations applicable to our banking and regulated activities under AML/CFT compliance areas. Job Responsibilities Provide timely, accurate, and pragmatic advisory support on AML/CFT and sanctions-related matters to ensure the Branch’s business activities comply with all applicable statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements. Support the dissemination of relevant updates on statutory, regulatory and internal requirements on AML/CFT and/or sanctions related matters to all relevant parties on a timely basis. Support the carrying out AML/CFT and/or sanctions related compliance initiatives and compliance review and testing as well as the delivering of training on AML/CFT and/or sanctions compliance in accordance with the Compliance Plan and directives from the group, local management or regulators. Perform ongoing customer due diligence reviews for existing customers from an AML/CFT and sanctions risk perspective. Perform analysis on transactions to identify unusual activity, conduct research/ investigation to form recommendations on degree of suspicion on a timely basis, providing detailed analysis and resolution for alert hits relating to transactions (including assistance in suspicious transactions reporting and analysis of client transaction behaviour). Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Transaction Monitoring and Screening systems. Review alerts/ transactions involving sanctioned jurisdictions flagged by Detica System and Message Filtering System to check whether any suspicious or prohibited activities are involved and to determine whether possible matches are genuine hits, taking appropriate necessary follow-up actions and ensuring proper release of the alerts concerning a potential name match or transaction involving a sanctioned jurisdiction. Handle ad-hoc projects/ tasks assigned. Job Requirements Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance2, Law or related discipline Practical knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to banking industry, particularly in AML/CFT and financial crime compliance. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese Strong analytical and problem solving skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Holder of ECF on AML/CFT accredited by HKIB is preferred Additional Requirements Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise 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. Apply now and make a Difference