VP, Operational Risk Management Team Lead

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.

About the Department

Risk Management is responsible for managing the risks arising from the  business activities and ensuring these risks remain within the overall risk appetite established by the Board and Senior Management. This involves identifying and evaluating the risks and developing effective risk governance and strategies to manage them. 

Risk Management is organised according to the management of material risk types i.e. credit risk, market risk, balance sheet risk and operational risk. This allows us to develop and to leverage on specialised knowledge and skills required for the effective management of risks. We work in close collaboration with the business and support units to promote a “risk aware” culture throughout the Group. 

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the Operational Risk Management Framework and Policies are established, reviewed and operating properly in all the relevant units.
• Collaborating with Consumer and Wholesale Business Units and Support Units teams to perform new activity, new product review and ensure operational risks arising from Business are properly considered from risk perspective.
• Defining a risk-based approach to identify, assess, monitor, and report various types of operational risks and liaise with the related units to ensure the framework is in place across the Bank.
• Provide advice and perform assurance testing on Business and Support Units key controls that are documented in the Key Risk and Control Self-Assessment
• Promoting an operational risk monitoring and risk awareness culture across the Bank including training sessions and materials.
• Coordinate with relevant units in utilizing tools/systems in operational risk management.
• Providing dashboard and report of operational risk status to management and related risk committees including related regulatory compliance.
• Perform as required other ad-hoc assignments in relation with Operational Risk Management.

Job Requirements

• Preferably 7 - 10 years working experience in operational risk, internal audit or related field of Financial services industry
• Bachelor or master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, MBA or related areas
• A good understanding of process controls to help resolve control failures and challenge proposed control improvements
• Good understanding of financial products
• Strong knowledge of retail banking (preferable).
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment while keeping constructive, learning mindset
• Ability to establish and grow strong relationships with various stakeholders on all levels of the organisation
• Fluency in English, strong communication and writing skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work independently.

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Remark: The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank’s policy. 

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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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