AML/CFT & Sanction Policy (GRIT Traineeship)

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

Job Description

The AML/CFT/Sanctions Policy Team sits within Group Compliance (Anti-Financial Crime) and is responsible for developing and maintaining the Group’s AML/CFT/Sanctions compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and governance practices aligned with regulatory expectations and international best practices.

In this role, you will receive structured guidance and hands-on exposure to policy analysis, development, and implementation, and gain insight into how regulatory requirements are translated into practical outcomes across the Bank. You will also have the opportunity to build strong professional networks with peers and stakeholders, providing a solid foundation for a career in banking and financial crime compliance.

As this position is under the GRaduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) Programme, all applicants must fulfil the criteria as set out by WSG.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory research and gap analysis against publications issued by the MAS, FATF, and other relevant international bodies, and assess implications for internal policies

• Support the development, review, and enhancement of Group AML/CFT and Sanctions policies and procedures

• Contribute to initiatives leveraging digitalisation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to enhance compliance effectiveness

• Assist in the conduct of risk assessments and control self-assessments

• Support the coordination of management forums and governance processes

• Participate in a capstone project as the culmination of the traineeship programme

Job Requirements

We seek intellectually curious individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully. You should have:

• A keen interest in leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance processes and ways of working

• Interest in analysing and interpreting regulatory and policy requirements

• Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated resilience and adaptability

• Exposure to academic areas such as Law, Finance, Business, Public Policy, Data/ Technology is advantageous

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.

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