Strategic leadership

Develops overall strategy for anti-tax evasion compliance in order to manage new emerging risks while achieving the Bank’s business strategic objectives within applicable compliance frameworks.

Acts as subject matter expert on all tax evasion compliance related topics impacting UOB.

Support the ongoing design, implementation, and execution of the Anti-Tax Evasion program.

Advisory

Provides advice and guidance to business & support units regarding industry best practices and compliance with the Group Anti-Tax Evasion Policy and related laws, rules and regulations.

Provides final recommendations for Anti-Tax-Evasion compliance related escalations from business & support units.

Builds strong partnerships with key Line 1 and 2 stakeholders (particularly in private and wholesale banking) by strengthening the Bank’s anti-tax evasion compliance controls and framework.

Team and capacity management

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree holder or relevant professional qualification

MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Legal or related field preferred

8-10 years of experience in the financial industry with a specific focus on financial crime and some exposure to tax evasion compliance

Understanding of banking industry, especially private and wholesale banking products

Understanding of regulatory landscape and industry practices relating to tax evasion compliance

Experience writing, owning and operationalizing compliance policies in a financial services/banking context

Broad understanding of risk management, compliance and corporate governance issues

Project management skills and familiarity with project management tools

Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders at all levels of seniority, including Senior Management, both in Line 1 business teams and internal control teams

Experience working directly with regulators preferred