AVP/VP – AML Operations Change Management

Company: 1011 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.

Job Description

Role Purpose

You will drive change management initiatives within AML Operations, translating regulatory, policy, and technology changes into effective operational execution. This role partners closely with Compliance, Business, and Technology to ensure timely, sustainable adoption of AML/CFT changes across Group Retail. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping change strategy while ensuring strong execution and control outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end implementation of AML/CFT change initiatives, ensuring operational readiness across processes, systems, and controls

Assess impacts for regulatory, policy, and technology changes, covering people, process, system, and control implications

Manage the AML Operations change portfolio, including prioritization, dependency management, and risk tracking

Translate AML/CFT policy and procedural requirements into actionable operational changes and implementation strategies

Partner with Business, Compliance, and Technology teams to design and implement scalable and sustainable processes and solutions

Drive operating model and process improvements to enhance control effectiveness and operational efficiency

Provide advisory and constructive challenge to stakeholders on feasibility, risks, and implementation approach

Define and implement change governance frameworks, including tracking, reporting, and escalation to senior management

Develop and execute business readiness plans, including communications, training strategy, and adoption tracking

Monitor post-implementation outcomes and conduct reviews to identify improvement opportunities

Support internal audit and regulatory reviews related to AML change initiatives

Key Success Measures

Timely and compliant implementation of policy, process and system changes

Minimal disruption to business-as-usual operations

Strong audit and regulatory outcomes

High quality stakeholder alignment and decision-making

Measurable improvements in AML process efficiency and quality of change adoption

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Banking, Finance, Accounting or related disciplines

Minimum 8 years of experience in AML/CFT or Anti-Financial Crime, with at least 5 years in change or project management

Strong working knowledge of MAS 626 regulations and guidelines

Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional change initiatives

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across seniority levels

Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and structured communication skills

High level of execution discipline with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in ACAMS, PMP, CCMP or similar

Experience in project or change management for AML systems

Exposure to data analytics, automation, or digital transformation initiatives

Experience in operating model design or process optimization within AML operations

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise, University-Bachelor

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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