Vice President, Business Risk & Control Management, Group Channel & Digitalization

Job description

Company

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd 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

As a member of the Risk & Assurance team in Group Channels & Digitalisation, you will play an important role in exercising oversight over branches and other GCD departments, with a focus on designing and implementing effective controls and providing risk advisory to internal stakeholders. Familiarity with AML, 3rd-Party risk management, fraud & scam handling, and branch operations will be advantageous. You will be expected to drive initiatives across Group Channels & Digitalisation to translate regulatory and risk management requirements into practical guidelines, and to conduct reviews and testing for ongoing assurance.

As part of this role, the use of data analytics to anticipate, identify and manage risks will be required.

• Drive initiatives to nurture and promote a robust and effective risk culture
• Support and develop reporting for key risk indicators and other metrics to monitor risks across branches and other channel platforms
• Provide risk advisory and support for branches, HQ departments, GCD initiatives and projects
• Conduct quality assurance testing and thematic reviews, not limited to account opening checks, process and operational checks, and the continuous auditing of GCD units for regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in a financial institution, preferably in a risk or governance function Able to balance business needs, customer experience and risk management Strong communication and interpersonal skills Mature, responsible, and highly driven Able to work independently and in a team

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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