Senior Officer, CASA, Fraud, GR AFC

Job Description

This role supports UOB Malaysia’s CASA fraud and Group Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) activities. Responsibilities may include reviewing suspicious account or transaction activity, investigating fraud indicators, conducting customer and transaction risk assessments, preparing reports, escalating cases, and ensuring procedures comply with regulatory and bank requirements. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in banking, finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline, together with experience in fraud operations, AML, KYC, transaction monitoring, or financial crime compliance. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, sound judgement, confidentiality, and clear written and verbal communication are important. The candidate should be comfortable working with case-management systems, meeting service deadlines, and collaborating with operations, compliance, and investigative teams.

Company Info

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singaporean banking group with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Established in 1935, the bank provides personal and business banking, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, and digital financial services. UOB has a substantial Malaysian presence serving retail customers, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and institutional clients. Its Malaysia operations include branches, digital channels, processing functions, and regional support activities. The bank places strong emphasis on responsible banking, risk management, regulatory compliance, customer protection, and technology-led service improvement. This position is likely based at The Gardens North Tower in Kuala Lumpur, a major commercial and transport-connected business district.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers good opportunities in banking, shared services, technology, compliance, finance, manufacturing, tourism, and customer operations. Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley provide the largest concentration of professional jobs, while Penang, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak also have growing employment markets. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international communities, and English is widely used in corporate workplaces. Lifestyle costs are moderate compared with Singapore, although central Kuala Lumpur housing is more expensive. Malaysia also offers varied island destinations, including Langkawi, Penang, the Perhentian Islands, Redang, Tioman, and Sabah’s tropical islands. Foreign professionals normally need employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass, with approval and documentation handled through the company. Relocating candidates should arrange a valid passport, employment contract, accommodation, medical coverage, and tax registration before starting work.