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

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

This is a specialist role within UOB\'s Group Business Continuity Management function. Reporting to the Group Business Continuity Management Head, you will support and facilitate the implementation of the business continuity programme across the Banking Group, enhancing operational resilience and ensuring continuity of essential business operations and services in the event of a crisis.
The incumbent will also be involved in the strategic steering of the programme, working closely with the Recovery Director, and other senior management stakeholders in the Bank. You will independently lead the execution of the programme activities, including direct ownership of selected business and support unit functions.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Forward thinking and contribute to thought leadership on BCM practices; and translate these into actionable practices for the Group.
• Manage implementation of end-to-end business continuity programme for the Group
• Conduct risk assessment, business impact analysis, business continuity planning and crisis management planning
• Validate plans via coordination and execution of business continuity-related tests and exercises
• Strengthen BCM awareness at all levels by delivering training and awareness workshops
• Align Group-wide BCM practices, enhance BCM readiness of overseas subsidiaries and overseas branches
• Oversee preparedness of IT disaster recovery capabilities
• Contribute to the steering and maturing of the BCM programme for the Group
• Integrate industry and regulatory BCM best practices and enhance resilience for the Group
• Manage and maintain BCM online system and tools
• Support operational readiness of recovery facilities, command centres and resources
• Support crisis invocation and coordinate implementation of recovery resources as appropriate
• Maintain compliance towards Bank and regulatory BCM policies and guidelines
• Support and manage audit requests
• Provide secretariat support to BCM Committee and BCM crisis management team

Job Requirements

Technical Skills

• Recognized university degree
• Working experience in the finance sector and demonstrated involvement in Business Continuity and Resilience, and Crisis Management of at least 5 years.
• Sound comprehension of banking products and services.
• Experience in system requirement design and implementation.
• Familiar with BCM regulatory requirements, particularly Singapore.
• Professionally accredited BCM practitioner (e.g. BCI, DRI)
• Project management and exposure to banking technology would be a bonus.

Soft Skills

• Takes ownership, demonstrates broader and strategic thinking
• Self-starter and leads with minimal or no supervision.
• Speaks well, able to command a presence particularly with the senior management
• Mature, confident and assertive
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical, resourceful, creative and self-driven
• Enjoys working in a team but also comfortable in being a solo contributor

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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Competencies

1. Strategise

2. Engage

3. Execute

4. Develop

5. Skills

6. Experience

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