Job Description

About UOBUnited 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 DepartmentGroup 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

• Support the T&O Assurance Head in the formulation and management of the targeted control review work plan and program for effective internal controls and checks on the Group\'s operations and contribution to the improvement of governance and control processes.
• Plan / Lead / Carry out risk-based targeted review (including compliance review against banking operations policies) of operating processes and systems in the area of retail, wealth management, wholesale banking, treasury, capital markets and securities operations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls; prepare review reports, identifying critical risks with appropriate recommendations.
• SME for Operations Audit Inspection Management, analyse Audit Observations and provide guidance to Operations on management response & remediation.
• Review the adequacy of the action plans implemented to ensure satisfactory closure of action plans.
• Conduct periodic stakeholder engagement meetings throughout the reviews to maintain regular communication and drive early risk discussion with stakeholders.
• Play a lead role in the continuous improvement of assurance review approach to digital and data analytics-based model by developing use cases to enhance coverage and quality of review and improve productivity.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder with additional Banking, Finance or Accounting qualifications.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, financial control, product control or operations functions of a financial services institution.
• Experience in retail and / or institutional (trade finance and loan) banking operationsis preferred.
• Familiarity with governance control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, CMM) would be an advantage.
• Adaptability in multi-cultural settings.

The competencies you\'ll need to succeed

• A leader with the ability to drive results and the passion for excellence.
• A strategic thinker who has the organizational agility to handle ambiguity and yet able to focus and set strategic direction for the team.
• With ability to look at issues from multiple angles, the candidate should be able to appreciate diverse perspectives and complexity and ambiguity in management and strategic decisions.
• Possess the mental capacity and energy to sustain through difficulties and challenges, and the courage to raise issues and manage conflicts.
• Ability to handle diverse and multiple projects concurrently.
• Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to take ownership for business unit goals, he/she should make sound decisions in a timely manner, use good judgment and keep initiatives moving.
• Possess strong verbal and written communications skills and with effective presentation skills.

Be a part of UOB FamilyUOB 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.Apply now and make a difference.Apply nowStartPlease wait...

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