AVP, AML Controls Reviewer (Kuala Lumpur)

Role summary

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The AVP, AML Controls Reviewer is responsible for independently reviewing anti-money-laundering controls, assessing their effectiveness, identifying weaknesses and recommending corrective actions. The role typically requires a degree in finance, banking, business, law or a related discipline, together with several years of experience in AML, compliance, risk, audit or financial crime controls. Familiarity with regulatory requirements, transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, sanctions screening and control testing is expected. The candidate should have strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills, sound professional judgment, attention to detail and the ability to work with stakeholders across business and operations teams. Relevant certifications such as CAMS may be advantageous.

About the employer

UOB, or United Overseas Bank, is a major Singaporean banking group with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, China and other key markets. Established in 1935, the bank provides personal and commercial banking, corporate finance, wealth management, investment banking, treasury and digital banking services. UOB serves individuals, businesses, institutions and multinational companies through a broad regional network. Its Malaysia operations include consumer banking, business banking, corporate banking, wealth management and support functions such as risk, compliance and financial crime prevention. The group places strong emphasis on responsible banking, regulatory compliance, operational resilience and technology-led service improvement. Employees generally work in a structured, regulated environment with opportunities to collaborate across countries and business lines.