VP, AML Systems – Transaction Monitoring, Group Compliance

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The role leads AML systems supporting transaction monitoring across UOB Group Compliance. Requirements typically include a degree in finance, technology, risk management or a related discipline, with substantial experience in anti-money laundering, transaction monitoring, financial crime compliance and system implementation within banking. Candidates should understand AML regulations, sanctions, customer risk, surveillance processes, data controls and technology platforms. Experience managing vendors, technology projects, model or rules optimisation, testing, governance and senior stakeholders is important. The successful candidate is expected to strengthen monitoring capabilities, improve detection effectiveness, support regulatory compliance, manage delivery risks and translate compliance requirements into scalable system solutions. Strong analytical, communication, project management and problem-solving skills are essential.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered financial institution with operations across Southeast Asia and selected global financial centres. Founded in 1935, the Group provides consumer and commercial banking, wholesale banking, wealth management, investment banking and other financial services to individuals, businesses and institutions. UOB is known for its strong regional franchise, particularly in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, and serves customers through branches, digital channels and relationship-led banking. As a large regulated bank, it invests substantially in risk management, financial crime controls, technology, data and digital transformation. Its Group Compliance function supports responsible banking by maintaining regulatory standards, managing compliance risks and strengthening controls across businesses and markets. Employees generally work in a structured, multinational environment with opportunities to collaborate across countries, business lines and specialist functions.