AVP, AML Controls Reviewer (Kuala Lumpur)

Role summary

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The AVP, AML Controls Reviewer will review and test anti-money-laundering controls, assess compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements. The role is likely to involve transaction-monitoring and customer due-diligence reviews, control assurance, issue tracking, documentation, and communication with compliance, operations, audit, and business teams. Candidates are generally expected to have several years of AML, compliance, risk, audit, or financial-crime experience, with good knowledge of Malaysian and international AML requirements. Strong analytical, report-writing, stakeholder-management, and investigative skills are important. Familiarity with banking systems, sanctions, KYC, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reviews would be advantageous. An appropriate university degree and professional compliance or risk certification may also be preferred.

About the employer

UOB, or United Overseas Bank, is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. The group provides personal and business banking, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, entrepreneurs, large companies, and institutional clients through branches, digital channels, and regional specialist teams. Its Malaysian business supports the country’s retail, SME, corporate, and investment markets and is part of UOB’s broader ASEAN network. The bank places strong emphasis on responsible banking, regulatory compliance, risk management, technology, and long-term client relationships. As a large regional institution, UOB offers career opportunities in financial crime prevention, operations, technology, product management, credit, finance, and relationship banking. Kuala Lumpur roles typically operate in a professional, multicultural environment and may involve collaboration with colleagues across Singapore and other regional offices.