[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All United Overseas Bank jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/) · [Search jobs](/search/) United Overseas Bank · Kuala Lumpur # VP1, AML/CFT & Sanction Advisor, Compliance Kuala Lumpur Legal & Compliance Listed on United Overseas Bank’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on United Overseas Bank’s careers site →](https://uobgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/UOBExternal/job/Kuala-Lumpur-City-Area/VP1--AML-CFT---Sanction-Advisor--Compliance_JR70364) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [United Overseas Bank](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/) / VP1, AML/CFT & Sanction Advisor, Compliance ## Job description 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 The position reports directly to the Team Lead, AML/CFT Policy, Advisory and Sanctions and the incumbent is assist the Team Lead in the implementation of UOBM’s Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and Sanction Compliance framework, charter, policies, standards, programs, initiatives and activities in line with UOB Group’s strategic direction, regulatory and global standards to ensure compliance with applicable local and Group’s AML/CFT laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. The role involves providing advisory on the AML/CFT policy requirements to relevant stakeholders and providing clearance of the day to day operations of AML/CFT related matters escalated to Compliance. The incumbent’s major job functions include: AML/CFT/Sanction advisory to Business / Supporting Unit on policy and guidelines requirements Customer due diligence advisory and clearance and recommendation: on-boarding and continuous monitoring in accordance with the policies and procedures requirements To assess Customer Relationship Review and provide AML/CFT consent for request/action plan submitted by BU/ SU due to adverse media, restricted relationships or questionable activities on their customers To assess and provide clearance on High Risk Customers and Political Exposed Persons/Corporations (PEP/PEC) during on-boarding or ongoing due diligence review, etc for retail and corporate segments To manage and respond to AML/CFT enquiries received from correspondent banks ### Job Requirements Professionally qualified – Graduate or Post Graduate in a numerate or research discipline At least 5 years of overall experience with experience general financial crime compliance (fraud / sanctions/ anti money laundering) or intelligence experience Exposure to Compliance and risk management with understanding in AML/CFT Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with the skills to adapt to changes, strong analytical, and problem-solving capabilities Able to work both independently with strong presence as a team-player ### Additional Requirements 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. Apply now and make a Difference ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Kuala Lumpur[Apply on United Overseas Bank’s careers site →](https://uobgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/UOBExternal/job/Kuala-Lumpur-City-Area/VP1--AML-CFT---Sanction-Advisor--Compliance_JR70364) ## More jobs at United Overseas Bank ### [AVP, Compliance Process & Governance Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/9c2350777cea496bcbb4/) Kuala Lumpur ### [AVP, Transaction Surveillance Analyst, Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/ba3d1a64d58feae476fc/) Kuala Lumpur ### [AVP, Transactions Surveillance Analyst (Level 3), Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/ba7da68ac5d2ea5d1346/) Kuala Lumpur ### [AVP, Transactions Surveillance Team Analyst (Level 3), Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/d924ac7bd420d841b641/) Kuala Lumpur ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Expert AML/CFT Life Insurance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ageas/jobs/fe0b5da93496978cddd2/) Ageas ### [みずほFG_AML/Cft-It監査人](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mizuho-financial/jobs/556f4156f0b8ac7c23bf/) Mizuho Financial ### [21-35【りそな銀行】内部監査人（サイバーセキュリティ、システムリスク、AML/CFT、財務リスク、信用リスク、市場リスク、監査企画等）](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/resona-holdings/jobs/885bf0e3f065c86db092/) Resona Holdings ### [Specjalistka/Specjalista ds. testowań (obszar AML/CFT/SAN)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pko-bank-polski/jobs/b8ce90bc5bf84b75ac0d/) PKO Bank Polski · Warszawa, mazowieckie ### [【凱基銀行/法遵暨法務處.防制洗錢及打擊資恐部】防制洗錢及打擊資恐(AML/CFT)專員](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kgi-financial-holding/jobs/53a310501f2d957e5f5c/) KGI Financial Holding OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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