AVP, AML Operations Analyst - PFS (Kuala Lumpur)

Role summary

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The AML Operations Analyst supports anti-money-laundering controls for UOB’s Personal Financial Services business in Kuala Lumpur. Responsibilities typically include reviewing customer and transaction alerts, conducting enhanced due diligence, investigating suspicious activity, preparing case documentation, and escalating potential risks in line with local regulations and internal procedures. Candidates are generally expected to have experience in AML, transaction monitoring, KYC, compliance operations, or banking operations, with knowledge of Malaysian regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, written communication, investigative, and decision-making skills are important. The role also requires accuracy, confidentiality, sound judgment, the ability to meet service-level deadlines, and effective collaboration with compliance, operations, and front-line banking teams. Relevant banking, finance, compliance, or professional qualifications are advantageous.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. Established in 1935, the group provides personal financial services, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, and treasury services. UOB serves individuals, businesses, institutions, and multinational companies through branches, digital channels, and regional offices. Its Malaysian business offers consumer banking, credit cards, deposits, lending, wealth solutions, and business banking services. The bank places strong emphasis on responsible growth, regulatory compliance, risk management, customer protection, and digital transformation. Employees typically work in a structured, multicultural environment with opportunities to support regional banking activities. The Kuala Lumpur role sits within the bank’s AML and financial-crime control framework, helping protect customers and the institution from money laundering, fraud, sanctions breaches, and other illicit financial activity.