The VP, AML Systems – Transaction Monitoring role supports UOB Group Compliance in managing and improving systems used to detect suspicious transactions and financial crime. Requirements typically include a degree in information technology, computer science, finance, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in AML, transaction monitoring, compliance technology, systems implementation, or financial services operations. The candidate should understand AML regulations, sanctions and suspicious-activity controls, data quality, system governance, testing, and vendor management. Strong analytical, project-management, communication, and stakeholder-management skills are expected, along with the ability to work with compliance, technology, operations, audit, and regulators. Experience with transaction-monitoring platforms, requirements gathering, model tuning, controls, and large-scale change projects would be advantageous.
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia and selected markets worldwide. Founded in 1935, the bank provides personal and business banking, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, and treasury services. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and institutional clients through branches, digital channels, and regional subsidiaries. Following its acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, UOB has strengthened its Southeast Asian retail and consumer-banking presence. The group places strong emphasis on responsible banking, risk management, regulatory compliance, technology, and digital transformation. Its Singapore headquarters offers opportunities in banking operations, technology, data, finance, compliance, risk, relationship management, and corporate functions. Compensation and benefits generally reflect the competitive financial-services market, particularly for experienced professionals and senior management.
Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city and a leading regional hub for banking, technology, trade, and professional services. Job opportunities are strong in compliance, risk management, financial crime prevention, data, cybersecurity, fintech, wealth management, and corporate banking. The workplace is international and generally structured, with English widely used in business. Singapore’s culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and global influences, reflected in its food, festivals, and neighborhoods. Lifestyle is convenient, safe, and urban, with efficient public transport, shopping, parks, beaches, and easy regional travel. Housing can be expensive, especially in central areas, while public healthcare, schools, and daily services are well developed. Foreign professionals usually need an Employment Pass, sponsored by their employer; approval depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and prevailing government criteria. Relocating candidates should budget for rent, deposits, insurance, and initial settling-in costs.
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