First VP, Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Officer

First VP, Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Officer

Posting Date : 28 May 2025 Location :

Singapore, SG

Company : United Overseas Bank Ltd

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.

About the Department

The Compliance function is a strategic partner and a trusted business enabler to the Board and senior management. It is our responsibility to ensure that the Group continuously fulfils its regulatory obligations in today’s tight and dynamic regulatory landscape. To do that, we work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and to assess regulatory risks. This collaboration also includes developing practical solutions that integrate regulations into operational requirements as well as actively shaping and promoting stronger compliance culture and literacy in the Bank.

Job Responsibilities

Due Diligence, AML and Controls is responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with regulatory requirements, including financial crime, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, data privacy, and sanctions. Specializes in know your customer (KYC), client due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and customer identity management programs. Responsibilities also include monitoring accounts, alert reviews, and investigation of potential fraudulent, terrorist, or suspicious activity. Ensures that business activities follow the necessary rules and regulations, and that the firm complies with legal and regulatory boundaries and jurisdictions.

Strategy

• Supports the Head of Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Policy, Advisory and Training in the development 2LoD control and oversight framework for anti-fraud, bribery and corruption (AFBC) compliance engagement with Line 1 entities.
• Ensure AFBC standards and requirements are implemented to a high standard throughout the UOB Group.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on AFBC related topics impacting UOB.
• Supports the ongoing design, implementation, and execution of the Group AFBC Programme.

Advisory

Policies / procedures and training

Senior Management engagement

Job Requirements