Governance Specialist, AML Control

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The Governance Specialist, AML Control supports UOB’s anti-money laundering governance and control framework. Responsibilities typically include maintaining AML policies and procedures, monitoring control effectiveness, coordinating regulatory or internal reviews, preparing management reports, tracking remediation actions, and working with business and compliance teams to address identified risks. Candidates are expected to have experience in AML, financial crime compliance, governance, risk management, audit, or banking operations. Strong knowledge of Singapore AML regulations, attention to detail, analytical ability, report-writing skills, and confidence working with stakeholders are important. Relevant professional qualifications and experience with control testing, issue management, or regulatory change are advantageous.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with a strong presence across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as selected international markets. Founded in 1935, the bank provides personal and business banking, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, treasury and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations and institutional clients. The bank is recognised for its regional connectivity and broad ASEAN network, supporting customers with cross-border banking and financial solutions. Its operations are supported by extensive risk, compliance, technology and governance functions, reflecting the importance of sound controls in a highly regulated financial-services environment.