Assistant VP/Manager/Senior Officer, Business Risk & Product Management, Group Global Markets

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

Compliance and Controls - Back-Office Controls is responsible for the design and maintenance of the firm’s oversight and control frameworks. The Back-Office Controls focus specializes in delivery of the firm’s end-to-end controls framework within a particular functional area. Liaises with Compliance and Risk departments to ensure a seamless integration of the controls framework. Control Functions cover activities related to functions such as legal, compliance and anti-money laundering, audit, and risk management.

Job Responsibilities

This  is  a  key role  within Global  Markets  (GM)  Business Management  responsible  for  product  documentation, coordination  and  management. You  will  be required  to  support  Front  Office  in  documentation  of  products, understand the product / business rationale and key considerations associated with new products implementation.   

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operationalize and spearhead the GM product management process for products under the purview of the Pre-Trade Approval Group and the Product Program Committee. 
• Partner  with  GM  Product  Managers  from  Front  Office  to  facilitate  new  product  launches  and  ongoing product review of existing products.
• Proactive management of key stakeholders (e.g. risk management, technology and operations, finance, legal and compliance, etc) to ensure key considerations and associated issues, if any, are addressed in a timely fashion to shorten the “time-to-market” for new products / markets.
• Maintenance of product documentation and information database.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Banking & Finance or Accountancy, or relevant disciplines.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experienced hires with background in Global Markets / Treasury, Operational Risk Management (ORM) or Audit function will be considered favorably. 
• Meticulous with an eye for detail.
• Fast learner with a positive attitude.
• Basic to advanced MS Access, Excel and Word skills.
• Good in documentation and admin work.
• Strong team player and able to speak well.
• Able to work OT as and when required.

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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