Assistant Vice President – Compliance Analytics & Insights - Compliance Systems

Company: 1201 UOB Hong Kong

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end Compliance system enhancement projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support.

• Drive the change management process to enhance Compliance system capabilities, meet regulatory and risk management objectives, and improve operational effectiveness.

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements, translating complex business needs into clear and actionable specifications.

• Prepare comprehensive UAT test strategies, test cases and test scripts, and coordinate and execute end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Execute system threshold tuning, scenario calibration, statistical analysis and alert optimization, with the ability to translate analytical findings into risk-based recommendations and business outcomes.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Compliance systems in managing regulatory requests and audit-related matters.

• Partner with counterparts from Compliance, Technology, Business, Operations, and external vendors to provide system-related advisory support, optimize risk management effectiveness, and address the Bank's regulatory and operational requirements.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related disciplines.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with experience in AFC systems, Compliance Technology, Financial Crime Compliance, or Banking Technology.

• Proven experience in the implementation, enhancement, User Acceptance Test (UAT), release management, defect management and production support of AFC and Compliance systems..

• Sound understanding of Compliance systems, including Transaction Monitoring, Payment Screening, Name Screening and Customer Due Diligence solutions.

• Good knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions.

• Proven track record in project management, with the ability to multi-task and deliver within tight timelines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and issue resolution.

• Strong people skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.

• Self-motivated and able to take a structured, end-to-end approach in managing projects and system initiatives.

• Proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools (e.g., SQL, QlikSense), as well as big data analytics frameworks such as Python, Spark, Hive, Impala and Hadoop, is advantageous.

• Holder of ECF on AML/CFT accredited by HKIB is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Develop (Competency), Engage (Competency), Execute (Competency), Strategise (Competency)

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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