UOB · 3 months ago
SVP, Business Program Manager, Anti Money Laundering (AML), Group COO Retail
Central Region (City Area)
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
16+ years expUnited Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices. The role involves leading strategic programs within the Anti-Money Laundering domain, ensuring accountability from stakeholder management to project execution and governance.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Single point of contact for all business needs and liaise between the program and business teams
Overall responsible for delivering initiatives and driving operationalization and adoption
Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders including Business Units, Risk & Control, Compliance, and T&O
Provide regular updates to Program Sponsors and Transformation leadership
Escalate critical issues and risks with clear mitigation plans
Represent PMO in governance forums and steering committees
Define project scope with business stakeholders
Lead Business Unit Specialists to define and refine business requirements
Collaborate with T&O Program Managers and Solution Architects to co-create feasible solutions
Facilitate investment approval processes by preparing business cases and delivery plans
Ensure traceability of requirements through the lifecycle of the project
Oversee timely delivery of AML initiatives in partnership with T&O teams
Govern operationalization / business readiness activities including process design, training, communications, and change management
Monitor progress against milestones, budget, and risk indicators
Ensure compliance with internal project gates (e.g., Pre-Project, Design Gate)
Qualification
Required
Minimum 16 to 18 years of experience in program/project management within financial services, preferably AML or regulatory domains
Proven track record in managing cross-functional programs with complex stakeholder landscapes
Strong understanding of AML regulations, risk frameworks, and policy lifecycle management
Excellent communication, leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Experience in driving operationalization / business readiness activities
Company
UOB
We’re here to do Right By You. At UOB, we aspire to build a better future for the people and businesses in the region.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.67B2025-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $979M
2025-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $35M
2024-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $651.52M
Leadership Team
Richard Maloney
President and CEO
Kevin Lim
SVP, Group Strategy
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