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AVP, AML/CFT/Sanctions Policy, Advisory & Training

UOB (Thailand)
UOB (Thailand) (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)
Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭
UOB (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 AVP, AML/CFT/Sanctions Policy, Advisory & Training position at UOB involves establishing and maintaining the bank's policies and procedures related to AML, CFT, and sanctions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and providing training and advisory support to staff and business units.

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

• The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank’s policy.