Job Description

VP, Security Assurance & Regulatory Management

Posting Date: 05-Nov-2022

Location: Singapore, SG

Company: United Overseas Bank Limited

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

The VP, Security Assurance & Regulatory Management will be responsible for supporting the security related audit, assurance and regulatory obligations for the Group Information Security (GIS) organization and bank-wide security attestations.

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• This position will work closely with various business, risk and technology stakeholders to:
• Proactively assess the compliance exposure to current and emerging security related regulatory requirements and plan and track remediation efforts
• Manage reverse third party due diligence engagements related to Group Information Security (GIS)
• Manage audit, assurance and regulatory engagements related to Group Information Security (GIS) including ongoing knowledge management on queries and request for information
• Manage bank-wide security attestation programs related to the SWIFT Customer Security Control Framework (CSCF) compliance and Cybersecurity Code of Practice (CCOP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Individual contributor role and will include managing vendor resources and third parties as and when needed
• Continuously assess and understand the Bank's compliance exposure to current and emerging information and cyber security regulations to serve as requirements to the Bank's ongoing security governance activities and initiatives
• Effectively manage key security related audit, assurance and regulatory obligations for the Bank including the delivery of proactive assessments and awareness of such obligations
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of trends and technologies and assess applicability to the Bank's environment in the spirit of continuous service and capability improvement
• Define and maintain documentation, processes, procedures and metrics to demonstrate effective and efficient management of services and capabilities

Others:

• Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including technical and management staff
• Capable of managing a number priorities and deliverables in an operational, interrupt driven environment with minimal guidance or supervision.

Job Requirements

Education

• Degree in engineering/Computer Science / IT/Cyber Security from a recognized education institution
• Related professional qualification will be advantageous although not mandatory

Technical Skills

• Overall approximately 10 years of experience with 3 to 5 or more years relevant experience in managing and delivering security assurance and regulatory compliance related programs
• Experience in driving security change and governance programs
• Strong ability to lead and influence change and to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Good knowledge and understanding of business and security requirements and needs, with the ability to establish rapport and maintain a high level of stakeholder trust and confidence
• Good understanding of security controls and their purpose in the overall protection against security risks for the organization and customers
• Highly process and stakeholder oriented with understanding of basic security concepts and technologies
• Proven track record of decision-making and leadership with matrixed teams.
• Ability to effectively translate and present security in simple to understand business or management terms.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills
• Exceptional written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proven expertise in setting and managing stakeholder expectations
• Strong people management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

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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