Senior Officer, Onboarding KYC, Anti-Financial Crime Operations

Company: 1201 UOB Hong Kong

About UOB

United 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

• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for new client onboarding and trigger event, including but not limit to documentation checking and AML and sanction risk assessment within prescribed time frame
• Work closely with Business Units, Compliance and other key stakeholders relating to new client onboarding and trigger events
• Proactively track and liaise with the relevant counterparties on outstanding/ incomplete CDD documents. Escalate and seek approvals as per Group policies and procedures
• Act as team member of AML/KYC related projects
• Other duties to be assigned by the management

Job Requirements

• Degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration or related business disciplines
• At least 3-4 years of banking experience in AML/KYC review, with minimum 1 year in checker role is an advantage
• Sound knowledge and ability to perform end-to-end KYC review, including AML / sanction risk assessment, CDD documentation check, name screening, FATCA and CRS documents checking, etc. Experience in name screening via Detica and / or World Check is an advantage
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Self-initiative, willing to work under pressure and meet tight deadline
• Holder of Certificate of Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) or AML related qualification (AAMLP / CAMPL / CAMS) and holder of ECF on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) (Professional Level & Core Level) accredited by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) would be an advantage

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

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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