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.

About the Department

The Technology and Operations function is comprised of 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, centralising and standardising technology systems as well as banking operations in Singapore and overseas branches.

Job Responsibilities

This role will report to the Head of Compliance Technology for team planning and strategic execution of business priorities. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Manage the application build and maintenance of suite of AML/CFT Compliance platformPlan, monitor and manage risks/issues related to technical delivery
• Manage technical implementation plan across application teams
• Hands on leadership required to drive technical implementation activities across application teams to ensure non-event production cutover and adequate post implementation support.
• Escalate issues that impacts project schedule on timely basis and propose workarounds/resolutions
• Partner with Program managers and Business Solution Specialist to collate, understand and finalize functional and technical requirements
• Plan technical deliverables to meet project\'s requirements within allocated budget and schedule.
• Plan & collaborate across different domain application teams outside AML/CFT Compliance technology to manage technical and security related dependencies of the solution
• Engage and collaborate with Architects, Security and Development Lead to ensure solution design complies with enterprise design principles, security and control standards
• Ensure that the application teams across group and countries build the enhancements according to the technical solution plan
• Partner with Test Management teams to ensure completion of SIT, UAT, performance / load testing and application security testing with quality results
• Build exceptional peer relationships with key stakeholders and be able to influence key outcomes
• Demonstrate energy and ability to function in an intense & complex environment demonstrating initiative and operating with an ownership attitude to deliver results.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a dependable and resourceful technology management professional who can comfortably work in a large development organization in a globally distributed, dynamic work environment that fosters diversity, teamwork, and collaboration. He/she should be passionate about Technology and have a mindset to be technically hands-on if needed. Well-versed in the latest trends, especially around disruptive technology, and proven record in execution. The ability to work and thrive in high pressure environment is essential.

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar domain.
• Related professional/technical qualification will be advantageous although not mandatory
• More than 15 years\' track record in developing and delivering global / regional IT capabilities for a multi-national/regional company with annual budgetary responsibility
• More than 10 years\' leadership experience in managing IT delivery teams and strong vendor managementStrong technical/platform knowledge distributed platforms, middleware (.NET, Linux/Unix, Oracle databases, Java platforms and web containers like WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss EAP) and experience with AI/Machine Learning implementation Exceptional business domain knowledge covering areas of AML KYC-CDD, Transaction Monitoring, Message Filtering and general customer onboarding process
• Experience in executing large-scale technology transformation. A good understanding of the AML/CFT Compliance regulatory and industry requirements and trend
• Experience in running both Waterfall and hybrid Agile projects
• Experience in managing and implementing large-scale projects covering multiple domainsProven result-oriented person with a focus on delivery
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to communicate with highly technical management teams.
• Should demonstrate a disruptive innovative mindset that will make innovation mainstream and help the business take strides in an extremely competitive environment.
• Experience in actual systems development work, with prior coding, functional specifications and technical specifications and systems development and testing experiencey.
• Proven track record of running a cross functional horizontal team, supporting multiple delivery teams
• A strong awareness of both external and internal best practice perspectives, maintaining a balanced and fresh viewpoint.
• Highly effective communicating with senior technical stakeholders and equally proficient communicating with business stakeholders
• Good problem-solving, analytical, synthesis, system thinking and solutioning skills
• An engaging, open, genuine personality that naturally encourages interaction with individuals at all levels.

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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