VP1-VP2,AML Regulatory & Governance Officer

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

About UOBUnited Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.Job Description

Interpret AML / CFT laws, regulations, and supervisory requirements, and assess their impact on existing frameworks and operations.
Strengthen the overall AML control framework to mitigate regulatory, operational, and conduct risks.
Liaise with Compliance, Legal, and Group stakeholders to ensure consistent understanding and application of regulatory and policy requirements.
Ensure timely and accurate adoption of local regulatory requirements and Group AML policy updates, translating them into actionable operational guidance.

Maintain and update AML-related SOPs and processes to ensure alignment with regulatory, policy, and business requirements.

Identify control gaps and process weaknesses, and drive enhancements to strengthen AML governance and risk management frameworks.
Coordinate and execute remediation activities for customers, including reviewing, tracking, and resolving AML gaps arising from regulatory findings, internal reviews, or control enhancements.

Provide advisory support to stakeholders on AML framework, policy interpretation, and operational implementation.
Deliver AML related training and provide guidance to related stakeholders and KYC teams by addressing practical issues, regulatory expectations, and process changes etc.
Act as a key point of contact for AML-related operational queries, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timely resolution.

Support projects and initiatives related to AML process enhancements, system upgrades, regulatory initiatives, and governance improvements.
Perform other duties assigned by management, including AML due diligence, name screening support, and financial crime investigation activities.

Job Requirement

10+ years’ relevant experience in AML / CFT, compliance, or risk management within a banking or regulated financial institution.
Strong understanding of PRC AML / CFT regulations and experience with Group or international AML policy and governance frameworks.
Strong risk and control mindset, with effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
Customer services orientated and ability to work under pressure and tight time frames.
Proactive, flexible, good team player.
Bachelor’s degree or above from a recognized university;
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
Familiar with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint applications.

Additional RequirementsDevelop, Engage, Execute, StrategiseBe a Part of the UOB FamilyUOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.Apply now and make a Difference

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