Senior Officer, Name Screening & Transaction Review (1 Year contract)

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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

As part of the PFS AML Name Screening & Transaction Review team, you will support the Bank’s AML compliance efforts by conducting customer name screening, transaction reviews, and investigations. Key responsibilities include:

• Screen customer names against watchlists.
• Escalate confirmed matches (true hits) to relevant stakeholders for further assessment.
• Coordinate with offshore team on name-screening activities and processes.
• Perform KYC reviews using public sources and internal systems to gather additional customer information.
• Engage relevant stakeholders to obtain supporting information for AML investigations.
• Review customer accounts to identify unusual transaction patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Investigate potential suspicious activities and conduct case-level analysis.
• Perform sampling, quality assurance checks, and process reviews.
• Support AML/KYC-related initiatives, projects, and other ad hoc assignments as required.

Job Requirements

• Comfortable with a desk-based, non-customer-facing role involving the review and comparison of written information.
• Strong written English comprehension and communication skills.
• Able to remain focused while performing repetitive yet detail-sensitive tasks, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Meticulous, analytical, and committed to delivering quality work within established timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A self-motivated, resourceful team player with a strong sense of accountability.

Additional Requirements

Develop (Competency), Engage (Competency), Execute (Competency), Strategise (Competency)

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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