VP, Team Leader, AFC Operations Team (CBK)

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The VP, Team Leader, AFC Operations Team will lead anti-financial-crime operations supporting UOB’s commercial banking business. The role typically requires a degree in banking, finance, business, law, or a related field, together with substantial experience in AML, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, investigations, or financial-crime operations. Relevant knowledge of Malaysian regulations, including Bank Negara Malaysia requirements, is expected. The candidate should be able to manage a team, review complex cases, improve controls and procedures, meet service-level targets, and communicate effectively with business, compliance, audit, and regional stakeholders. Strong analytical judgment, people leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work under regulatory and operational deadlines are essential.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia and key international financial centres. Established in 1935, the group provides retail and commercial banking, wealth management, investment banking, transaction banking, and treasury services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. UOB has a significant presence in Malaysia, serving corporate clients, small and medium-sized enterprises, and consumers through branches, digital channels, and specialist banking teams. The bank places strong emphasis on responsible growth, regulatory compliance, risk management, customer service, and digital transformation. Its anti-financial-crime functions support the prevention of money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, sanctions breaches, and other financial misconduct. Employees can expect a structured banking environment, regional collaboration, formal governance standards, and opportunities to work with colleagues across ASEAN markets.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, shared services, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and tourism, with Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley serving as the main employment hubs. The country has a multicultural society shaped by Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous communities, and English is widely used in professional workplaces. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than in Singapore, although central Kuala Lumpur housing can be expensive. Employees enjoy diverse food, modern shopping centres, efficient transport, tropical weather, and easy access to destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Sabah, and Sarawak. Foreign professionals normally require an Employment Pass sponsored by their employer; approval depends on salary, qualifications, and the role. Relocating employees should arrange accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking, tax registration, and local transport. Malaysia is well suited to professionals seeking regional careers with a comfortable urban lifestyle and nearby beaches, rainforests, and islands.