Job Description

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.

Job Summary:
The candidate will work with Head of Innovation Strategy and Planning in developing and executing strategies to enhance UOB's internal and external outreach. This role is pivotal in building high-impact partnerships, driving digital engagement, and leveraging innovation labs to position UOB as a forward-thinking leader in the banking industry. The successful candidate will champion innovation adoption across the bank, fostering collaboration with colleagues, clients, and industry bodies, positioning UOB as a progressive bank committed to improving banking experiences and profitability through innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnership Development:

• Identify, evaluate, and establish strategic alliances with key stakeholders, including local corporate clients, investors, industry bodies, innovation labs and Institutes of Higher Learning and associations like the Digital Assets Association
• Drive co-creation initiatives with partners to pilot and scale innovation solutions
• Build and nurture long term relationships with external stakeholders to support UOB's innovation agenda and strengthen its ecosystem influence
• Collaborate with other UOB functions (eg Private Banking) and to align partnership strategies with UOB's innovation goals, ensuring measurable business outcomes

Digital Engagement and Outreach :

• Develop and Increase participation in thought leadership activities, including speaking engagements, innovation showcases to promote UOB's innovation initiatives across regional and global platforms.
• Develop communication strategies and leverage on digital channels to communicate and promote UOB as a progressive bank.

Innovation Promotion:

• Work closely with Innovation labs and the Enterprise AI department to integrate cutting-edge solutions into client offerings.
• Promote the adoption of UOB's solutions to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency and profitability.
• Continuously monitor emerging industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for innovation.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Support the Head of Innovation Strategy and Planning in leading the Alliance and Partnership team.
• Set clear objectives, KPIs and innovation roadmaps to achieve strategic goals.
• Foster a collaborative, forward-thinking team culture that encourages experimentation and innovation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Partnership Development:

• Number of strategic partnerships established and maintained.
• Quality and impact of partnerships on UOB's innovation-related initiatives.

Outreach and Engagement:

• Number of speaking engagements and events participated in by senior members of the Innovation Group.
• Increase in clients' perception of UOB as a progressive bank.

Innovation Promotion:

• Successful integration of AI solutions into client offerings.
• Tangible Improvement in client experience and profitability via innovation-driven initiatives.

Team Performance:

• Achievement of team objectives and KPIs.
• Retention and development of innovation talent

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic partnership development and management.
• Proven track record of driving partnerships and conceptualizing/managing large-scale events including conferences and industry showcases
• Experience in strategically positioning senior management/c-suite leaders on global innovation platforms to strengthen corporate reputation and thought leadership
• Strong understanding of digital assets, artificial intelligence, data, fintech, and the role of innovation labs in the banking sector
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop a team.

Additional Requirements
CMFAS HI - Certificate in Health Insurance - Singapore, CMFAS M1B - Rules and Regulations for Dealing in Securities (Non SGX-ST members) - Singapore, CMFAS M5 - Rules & Regulations for Financial Advisory Services - Singapore, CMFAS M6A - Securities and Futures Product Knowledge - Singapore, CMFAS M6 - Securities Products and Analysis - Singapore, CMFAS M8A - Collective Investment Schemes II - Singapore, CMFAS M8 - Collective Investment Schemes - Singapore, CMFAS M9A - Life Insurance and Investment-Linked Policies II - Singapore, CMFAS M9 - Life Insurance & Investment-Linked Policies - Singapore
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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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