About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

About the Department

The Wholesale Banking function operates a dynamic business model that provides financial services and solutions to help our clients achieve their strategic business objectives. Our mission is to become the premier-provider of banking services and solutions for Asia-based commercial banking companies (small medium enterprises), large corporations, financial institutions as well as multinational corporations. Our coverage teams work in full alignment with specialised teams across Transaction Banking, Investment Banking, Global Markets and Group Retail to deliver seamless solutions to our clients.

Overview of the Role

• Ensuring that all KYC activities comply with regulatory requirements covering non-individual customers, including those related to AML/CFT/CPF/Sanctions.
• Review / check CDD documents of “High Risk”, “Moderate Risk” customers. Ensuring that all KYC activities comply with regulatory requirements covering non-individual customers, including those related to AML/CFT/CPF/Sanctions.
• Ensure accurate risk ranking, Next Review Date (NRD) and CDD details, are updated in Detica before closure of OGR alerts
• Completing all other tasks of AFC Ops assigned by line manager

Job Responsibilities

• To liaise with client and RM on requisite documentation for account ongoing review and to perform KYC as well as to enable CDD review to resolve documentation updating like legal documents.

• To prepare KYC Checklist and CDD review by identifying and verifying the client’s identity and related parties, and performing name screening, to check for any adverse news and AML risk assessment as appropriate

• Perform periodical evaluation of clients and coordinate the collection and/or compilation of data between RMs and local compliance according to established policies and procedures

• Perform periodic KYC review which ensures the adequacy of client identification information obtained, including the beneficial owners, and that the information is kept up to date.

• Maintain accurate records of client information and documentation.
• Ensure compliance of all internal/ regulatory policies and regulations.
• Other task assigned by Line Manager

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Bachelor degree in banking, finance or equivalent in related fields
• Experience in KYC CDD AML for at least [1-3] years
• Proficient in MS office – Excel, Word, Power-point
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, Proactive work under limited supervision and good team player.
• Good written & verbal business communication skills (writing and speaking) in English

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB 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.

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