AVP Business Management, Planning & Management, GRCTO

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

Group Technology & Operations - Our team comprises five teams of specialists with distinct capabilities: business partnership, technology, operations, risk governance and planning support and services. We work closely together to harness the power of technology to support our physical and digital banking services and operations. This includes developing, centralizing and standardizing technology systems as well as banking operations in Singapore and overseas branches.

The Planning & Management team sits within the Retail & Channels ‘Partner, Transform & Operate’ function in Group Technology & Operations (GTO). 

We provide a range of services to ensure the function performs optimally and effectively, and in alignment with the strategic goals and priorities.

Working with senior leaders in the function and key partners, the Planning & Management team drives efficiency, effectiveness and quality execution across the function.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand & progresses the team towards the function’s priorities and strategic goals.

• Drives the Business Management domain, covering (but not limited to) the following:
  •    Resource contracting & invoice processing
  •    Resource onboarding/offboarding
  •    Management forums & workshops
  •    Staff events & training
  •    Staff communications (Newsletters, EDMs etc)
  •    Workplace assets management
  •    Office space management
  •    General administration

• Support special initiatives that may arise.

• Partner with internal & external stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, with demonstrated experience in a similar role in Financial Services.
• Solid organizational skills including a methodical approach to planning & process, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to produce structured and effective presentations.
• Proficient in creating presentations using the Microsoft suite of software.
• Lateral thinker, able to drive quality outcomes in ambiguous settings.
• Able to handle multiple priorities, and deliver with quality under tight timeframes.
• Highly self-motivated, autonomous, people-oriented & pro-active, and a collaborator with flexibility to take on special initiatives that may arise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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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