Planning & Control Manager

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of around 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. UOB's purpose is to build the future of ASEAN. Our purpose guides The UOB Way – that defines our unique culture and belief system, anchored on our values of being Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed, and our people philosophy of Care, Growth and Trust.

About the Department

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB-wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank’s growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services.

As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enables business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

Job Responsibilities

• Support Head of Operations to plan and execute cross functions initiatives, operations dashboard, management reporting.
• Establish and maintain monthly dashboard for operation, risk and governance and management reporting.
• Ensure operation and risk metrics are managed and drive to close the gaps if any. 
• Developing operational plans, monitoring progress, identifying bottlenecks, implementing improvements, and ensuring efficient resource allocations.
• Collaborate across the functions to streamline operations, process improvement, and enhance productivity.
• Stakeholder management for change and new implementations. 
• Collecting data and perform analysis for management discussion and decision making.
• Lead/Focal for operations in risk program and internal audit. 
• Lead/Focal for operations in project and initiative.
• Assist in objective setting for Operations to align with company/group strategy.
• Engage and manage external vendors for operation requirements and deliverables.

Job Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance/commerce/economic
• Minimum 8-10 years of following working experience:
• Experience in a range of planning and control roles in corporate functions – finance / procurement / IT / Facility 
• Experience in collaboration with senior management across the functions in planning, coordination, and implementations
• Experience in risk, people and project management will be an added advantage. 
• Strategic thinking, planning and creative problem-solving skills.
• Able to process & analyse data & information and develops recommendations, moving them through to implementation through his own action or actions of others
• Ability to manage concurrent initiatives & prioritize work according to strategic goals
• Ability to make decisions & solve problems while working under pressure 
• Strong control mindset & understanding of relevant accounting practices 

Be a part of 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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