Manager, Investigation Specialist, Group Wholesale Banking

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The role investigates unusual or potentially suspicious activities involving UOB’s wholesale banking customers and transactions. Requirements typically include a degree in banking, finance, accounting, criminology, or a related discipline, with several years of experience in AML, fraud investigations, transaction monitoring, compliance, or wholesale banking operations. The candidate should understand Singapore regulatory requirements, sanctions, customer due diligence, and investigative procedures. Strong analytical, report-writing, interviewing, and communication skills are expected, along with sound judgment, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines. Experience handling complex investigations and working with internal stakeholders, regulators, or law-enforcement agencies would be advantageous.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-based bank with operations across Southeast Asia and selected markets in Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1935, it provides personal and business banking, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, treasury, investment banking, and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational companies, and institutional clients. The bank has a strong regional franchise, particularly in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, and supports customers through branches, digital platforms, and specialized financial solutions. Its wholesale banking business works with companies and institutions on lending, cash management, trade finance, markets, and advisory services. Like other large banks, UOB places significant emphasis on responsible banking, regulatory compliance, risk management, customer protection, and technology-driven service improvements.