VP, Compliance Analytics and Insights – AFC Systems - Name Screening /PS & Customer Due Diligence, Group Compliance

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The role leads compliance analytics and insights for UOB’s anti-financial-crime systems, covering name screening, payment screening and customer due diligence. Requirements typically include a degree in finance, business, technology, data analytics or a related discipline, along with substantial experience in AML, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD, compliance technology or financial-crime operations. Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations, data analysis, systems management and stakeholder engagement is expected. The candidate should be able to translate compliance requirements into effective controls, improve screening and monitoring capabilities, oversee data quality and reporting, and work confidently with technology, operations, risk and senior management teams. Experience managing regional projects and vendors in a banking environment would be advantageous.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia, Greater China and selected international markets. Established in 1935, it provides personal and commercial banking, corporate finance, investment banking, wealth management, treasury and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations and institutional clients. Singapore is its primary market and regional headquarters, while its Southeast Asian network supports cross-border business and regional expansion. The bank invests significantly in digital banking, cybersecurity, risk management and anti-financial-crime capabilities. Its Group Compliance function supports regulatory adherence, financial-crime prevention, governance and control effectiveness across the organisation. Employees generally work in a structured, highly regulated environment, collaborating with business units, technology teams and regulators across multiple countries.