Senior Analyst, Digital Banking (Project Governance, Reporting & Performance)

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Senior Project Governance Analyst to strengthen governance, oversight and reporting across the project portfolio. You will standardize metrics and deliver insights to senior leadership.

You will use Jira, Confluence, Power BI and Excel to consolidate data and drive automated reporting, improving governance across programmes and projects in a fast-paced banking technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4–6 years in project governance, portfolio management or PMO.
• Experience in governance reviews, portfolio reporting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Project Governance activities across the portfolio, including calendars, deliverables and action tracking.
• Track status, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and decisions; elevate concerns to stakeholders.
• Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly governance reports for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Coordinate Quarterly Partner Reviews with performance analysis and supporting materials.
• Prepare management reporting on hiring plans, demand and capacity, supplier performance and KPIs.
• Define and maintain standardized governance metrics, data sources and reporting templates.
• Use Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Excel to consolidate data and automate reports.
• Maintain organization chart and leadership documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance to improve data quality and governance compliance.

Skills

Project governance

Portfolio reporting

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Technology or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Company

Company: 6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

About The Department

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB-wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank’s growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team, spearheading the development and delivery of new services. As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate, and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enable business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Project Governance Analyst supports the effective governance, oversight and performance management of the project portfolio. The role establishes consistent governance standards, tracks project status and delivery risks, and produces decision-ready reporting for senior management. Working across project teams, technology stakeholders and external partners, the analyst converts portfolio data into clear insights, challenges weak or inconsistent submissions, and drives timely closure of governance actions.

• Coordinate Project Governance activities across the portfolio, including governance calendars, deliverables, review checkpoints and action tracking.
• Track project status, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and decisions; identify exceptions and elevate material delivery or control concerns to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Produce timely, accurate and decision-focused weekly, monthly and quarterly portfolio reports for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Coordinate Quarterly Partner Reviews, including performance analysis, issue themes, improvement actions, supporting evidence and meeting materials.
• Prepare management reporting covering hiring plans, demand and capacity, partner performance, developer productivity and outcomes, portfolio KPIs, RFP status, supplier distribution, subcontractor usage and technology governance metrics.
• Define and maintain standardized project governance metrics, report definitions, data sources, controls and reporting templates across programmes and projects.
• Use Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Excel and related tools to consolidate data, automate recurring reports and dashboards, and improve traceability from source information to management reporting.
• Maintain the organization chart and leadership documentation, ensuring structure, reporting lines, governance records and reference materials remain current and accessible.
• Partner with project managers, programme leads, finance, procurement, risk and technology teams to improve data quality, resolve reporting gaps and reinforce compliance with project governance standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Information Systems, Technology, Project Management, Finance or a related discipline, with at least 4–6 years of relevant experience in project governance, portfolio management, PMO or management reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in project status tracking, governance reviews, portfolio reporting, action management and escalation within a complex banking, financial services or technology environment.
• Strong understanding of project governance disciplines, including stage gates, delivery assurance, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, management actions and governance forum requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with practical experience using Jira, Confluence and Power BI or similar reporting and visualization tools.
• Ability to analyze portfolio information, identify exceptions and emerging trends, reconcile inconsistent data, and convert findings into concise management insights and clear recommendations.
• Experience developing standardized KPIs, dashboards, governance packs and automated reporting processes with appropriate data quality and control checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare executive-ready materials and engage confidently with senior stakeholders, project teams and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge incomplete or inconsistent submissions while maintaining constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting cycles and governance deadlines independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the 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.