UOB
Financial Services
Manager,WholesaleAFCFIGKYC
“Manager, Wholesale AFC - FIG KYC at UOB. Skills: KYC for Financial Institutions Group (FIG) clients, Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), Compliance, Risk Management. Overseeing and managing the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Know Your Customer (KYC) processes specifically for Financial Institutions Group (FIG) clients within the Wholesale Banking division. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies; Mitigating financial crime risks; Ensuring seamless execution of KYC processes and effective risk mitigation; Ensuring satisfactory outcomes in internal and external audits
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business Administration, or a related field, Minimum of 7 years of experience in Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), Compliance, or Risk Management roles within the financial services industry, at least 3 years focused on KYC for Financial Institutions Group (FIG) clients, Proven leadership and people management skills, In-depth knowledge of local and international AFC regulations (e. g. , AML/CFT, Sanctions) relevant to wholesale banking and FIG clients, understanding of various financial products and services offered to FIG clients and their associated financial crime risks, Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Nice to Have
Professional certification such as ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) or equivalent is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Overseeing and managing the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Know Your Customer (KYC) processes specifically for Financial Institutions Group (FIG) clients within the Wholesale Banking division
Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies
Mitigating financial crime risks
Leading and managing a team of KYC analysts focusing on FIG clients
and performance management
and maintaining robust KYC policies
and controls tailored for FIG clients
Ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and UOB's risk appetite
Overseeing the end-to-end KYC lifecycle for FIG clients
and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes
Conducting complex due diligence investigations and risk assessments for high-risk FIG clients
Identifying and escalating potential financial crime risks
Staying abreast of evolving AFC regulations
industry best practices
and emerging financial crime typologies relevant to FIG clients
Translating these into practical operational changes
Preparing and presenting management reports on KYC performance
and compliance status for FIG clients to senior management and relevant committees
Acting as a subject matter expert for FIG KYC matters
Providing advice and support to internal teams
Driving continuous improvement initiatives for KYC processes and systems
Leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Representing the department in internal and external audits related to FIG KYC
Ensuring satisfactory outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including Relationship Managers, Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams, to ensure seamless execution of KYC processes and effective risk mitigation; Represent the department in internal and external audits related to FIG KYC
Communication Scope
communication; interpersonal; presentation skills; ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely
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