AVP, Specialised Investigations

About the role

Company: 5102 UOB China 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. Job Description Main Responsibilities： Support the capturing and implementation of business requirements for complex investigations, actioning feedback, and refining existing processes Independently investigate and propose final recommendations on concluded investigations Ensure that investigative conclusions are appropriately recorded and documented in line with the bank's record-keeping policies Oversee and ensure the proper execution of established investigative processes and procedures by Investigators Work closely with the business and other stakeholders at the bank, including to ensure that feedback on business-specific requirements in relation the team's processes are appropriately received and reflected in the investigations process Facilitate the flow of feedback to the Analytics team on the usefulness and effectiveness of Analytical model outputs as a DA model user and from the perspective of complex investigations Facilitate operational excellence within the team, including by ensuring the flow of feedback within the team (upwards and downwards) Drive research to identify state-of-the-art investigative and intelligence tools/applications and to adopt such tools/applications in the complex investigations team Stay up to date on macro and local trends in AFC, support the development of intelligence-led strategies to data and analytics, and participate in interactions with industry groups and intel-sharing fora on ongoing dialogues around criminal patterns and behaviours Support the gathering and collation of intelligence on emerging AFC/AML typologies in areas where UOB has a presence Interface with key stakeholders within the bank to design and continuously update investigative processes based on existing and emerging AFC risks Manage special projects in response to external (e.g., regulatory) requests or internal intelligence as necessary Support leader to manage a team of high-performing investigators, including defining individual roles and responsibilities; hiring; promotions; performance reviews etc. Support leader to monitors capacity and identifies skills/knowledge gaps to ensure the Team has the required training, skills, experience and capacity Support leader to provide direction to the team as an AFC subject-matter expert and in carrying out their day-to-day functions Support leader to conduct periodic AFC/AML trainings to upskill the complex investigations team Support the definition of priority areas for the specialised investigations team using a risk-based approach Provide inputs to the operational metrics tracked for the specialised investigations team and work with team manager to support monitoring of the efficiency and effectiveness of the specialised investigations team and its processes Job Requirements： 4 - 7 years of experience in a anti-financial crime role or in law enforcement, forensic accountancy, compliance, audit, or similar fields where investigative skills and approaches are employed Deep understanding of AFC/AML risks and challenges faced by the banking industry Proficiency in investigating and assessing complex financial data as well as business structures and transaction flows, including using tools like MS Excel, Power BI, or other financial analysis tools Demonstrable experience in managing team/projects Experience in preparing succinct, easy-to-read investigative reports with well-reasoned recommendations and actions Ability to work under tight deadlines, make decisions, and be proactive and self-driven Ability to exercise strong analytical and problem-solving skills, considerable judgment, and critical thinking in scenarios that are complex and highly sensitive Diploma/Degree in Finance, Business or any related field Certification as a Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) or a Diploma in AML with International Compliance Association is a big plus Proficiency in presentation slides is a plus 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 b