Job Description

Assistant VP, Operations Assurance

Posting Date: 30 Oct 2023

Location:
Singapore (City Area), Singapore, 048624

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

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 and Operations (GTO) provides software and system development, information technology support services and banking operations.

We have centralized and standardized the technology components into Singapore, creating a global footprint which can be utilized for supporting our regional subsidiaries and the branches around the world. We operate and support 19 countries with this architecture to provide a secure and flexible banking infrastructure.

Our Operations divisions provide transactional customer services for our businesses while also focusing on cost efficiency through process improvements, automation and straight through processing.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out Operations General Control testing in accordance with Assurance methodology and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risk within those function areas.
• Adopt a range of sources and methods to obtain knowledge and apply judgment based on sound business knowledge of day-to-day assurance review work; this includes identifying and assessing key risks and designing testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the key controls in place to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SME) and other teams in integrated assurance reviews and actively contribute to the delivery of team plans in support of the functional and business strategies under limited supervision.
• To support in Data Analytics use case testing and validations, to augment traditional control testing approach.

Job Requirements
- Degree holder in Banking, Finance or Accounting with at least 8 years of proven and relevant working experience in external or internal audit, risk management or compliance functions of a financial services institution.
- Experience in trade finance, structured and commodities middle office and usage of data analytics will be a strong plus.
- Possess a strong analytical and problem solving skills; think objectively and \'think outside the box\' when analysing issues.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) to deliver timely assurance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Able to learn fast, multi-task and cope with changes in fast-pace environment.
- Self-motivated and driven, able to work independently.

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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