AML/CFT Sanctions Policy Manager

UOB (Thailand) (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

Guided by Asian principles of prudence, enterprise and commitment for more than 80 years, we are committed to building a better future for ASEAN. Through our extensive network and suite of capabilities, we are uniquely positioned to offer financial solutions to the people living in, as well as businesses that connect with and operate within the region.

About this position

The AML/CFT Sanctions Policy Manager at UOB is responsible for establishing and maintaining the bank's AML/CFT/Sanctions policies and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role involves providing guidance, training, and advisory support to internal stakeholders while keeping abreast of regulatory updates.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Bank’s AML/CFT/Sanctions policies and procedures, as well as providing guidance to Business Compliance and AML/CFT Partners on the aforementioned policies and procedures;
• Ensure that the bank complies with the AML/CFT/Sanctions laws and any other applicable legislative requirements and regulations;
• Take reasonable steps to establish and maintain adequate arrangements for staff awareness and training on AML/CFT/Sanctions matters;
• Provide advisory support to Business Compliance and AML/CFT Partners and supervising BUs for customer on-boarding and retention of customer relationships in accordance with the Escalation Matrix for AML/CFT/Sanctions Matters appended within the UOBT Group AML/CFT Procedures;
• Ensure timely escalation and reporting of significant AML/CFT/Sanctions matters to senior management.
• Act as the key liaison officer with relevant external bodies, including regulators, standard setters and external experts.
• Continuously and actively keep abreast with the latest regulatory updates and amendments of Thailand, as well as those issued from Head Office, and ensure compliance by staff with such requirements;
• Update Group Compliance of any AML/CFT regulatory changes and developments in Thailand.

Requirements

• Strategic thinking
• Analytic
• Negotiation and Communication skills
• Coordination
• Bachelor or Master Degree: Finance, Accounting, Economic, MBA or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in related field, banking industry, Money Market, Fixed Income, Derivative, Risk Management, Fund raising and Bond issuance
• Knowledge in Treasury products and environment
• Good command of English