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.
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.
Malaysia offers strong opportunities in banking, shared services, technology, compliance, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Sabah. Its culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with English widely used in professional workplaces. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than in Singapore or major Western cities, while Kuala Lumpur provides modern transport, restaurants, shopping, and international schools. Beaches and islands such as Langkawi, Redang, Tioman, and the Perhentians are popular weekend destinations, although Malaysia is a country rather than a single island. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company must meet immigration and salary requirements. Candidates should confirm eligibility, tax obligations, healthcare coverage, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Kuala Lumpur is a practical base for regional careers, with warm weather, diverse food, and relatively accessible housing.
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