Senior Officer, Source of Wealth, Reviewer, Middle Office Anti Money Laundering Controls (Contract)

Role summary

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The role reviews Source of Wealth information and performs middle-office anti-money-laundering controls for UOB. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in banking, finance, business, law, or a related discipline, with experience in AML, KYC, client due diligence, transaction monitoring, or wealth-management operations. The successful candidate should understand Singapore AML regulations, identify unusual or high-risk activity, assess supporting documents, conduct research, and produce clear review decisions. Strong analytical, investigative, documentation, and communication skills are expected, together with careful attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. Experience handling complex or high-net-worth client profiles and working with front-office and compliance teams is advantageous. This is a contract position requiring professionalism, confidentiality, and consistent adherence to internal policies.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Southeast Asian bank headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 1935, it provides retail and commercial banking, wealth management, corporate banking, investment banking, treasury, and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, businesses, institutions, and affluent clients across Singapore and key markets in ASEAN, as well as selected international locations. The bank operates through branches, digital platforms, relationship managers, and specialist financial teams. Its business depends heavily on sound governance, regulatory compliance, customer protection, and responsible risk management. UOB is also active in supporting regional trade and companies expanding across Asia. Employees generally work in a structured banking environment, where regulatory knowledge, operational discipline, collaboration, and confidentiality are particularly important. The advertised position supports the bank’s financial-crime prevention framework within its middle-office and compliance operations.