VP, IT Audit - Risk Management, Group Audit

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

The Audit function is an independent internal audit team that provides objective assurance and consulting to improve and add value to the Group’s operations. We help the Group achieve its strategic objectives by adopting a systematic and disciplined approach towards evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the Group Risk Management Audit team, which is part of the International/Global Markets/Asset Management & Corporate Functions Audit Division.

In this role, you will primarily lead and participate in audit engagements focus on Line 2 risk management functions and regulatory audits.

You will be responsible for planning, executing, and concluding internal audits, including preparing audit plans, conducting fieldwork and drafting audit reports. Your expertise in risk assessment and control evaluation will be key to recommending practical, business-focused solutions to improve risk management practices. You will also advise stakeholders on risk-related subject matters, follow up on audit issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will also leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and support continuous auditing efforts.

Job Requirements

• A recognized degree in financial engineering, mathematics, statistics, engineering, accounting, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in audit or risk management within financial institutions or reputable auditing firms
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM / PRM, CPA or CIA are preferred
• Strong understanding of risk management practices in financial institutions, including treasury, investment and lending activities. Familiarity with Basel regulatory framework and other regulatory standards governing the businesses are essential
• Knowledge of risk models such as credit rating / IRBA models, valuation / pricing models, IRRBB, AML and machine learning-based models is preferred
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SAS, SQL, VBA, Matlab, etc.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead audits independently
• Excellent analytical, verbal/written communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

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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