MGR, Regulatory Assurance Officer (Labuan) *Based in Kuala Lumpur
UOB · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 1mo ago
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
- Advise business units on regulatory requirements, internal policies, corporate governance, and licensing matters.
- Maintain Branch compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and outsourcing assessments.
- Develop and update Regulatory Risk Assessment Registers (RRAR).
- Execute the annual Compliance Plan and conduct risk-based compliance reviews.
- Manage regulatory inspections, information requests, and ongoing engagement with regulators.
- Report regulatory issues and non-compliance to Group Compliance in a timely manner.
- Deliver compliance training and regulatory awareness to staff.
AML/CFT & Sanctions
- Act as Branch MLRO/Compliance Officer with ownership of AML/CFT and Sanctions Framework.
- Implement AML/CFT and sanctions policies, procedures, and controls aligned with Group and local regulations.
- Apply a risk-based approach to AML/CFT and sanctions risk management.
- Oversee investigation and reporting of suspicious transactions (e.g. STRs).
- Engage regulators and support Group/Head Office initiatives and projects.
Additional Requirements
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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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