Assistant VP, COO Planning Analyst_ Group Retail

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) invites a strategic planning professional to support the development and execution of Group Retail priorities, consolidate updates, risks, dependencies, and key decisions for senior management review.

You will lead enterprise initiatives, assess challenges, coordinate across markets, and drive AI-enabled productivity improvements. Strong PowerPoint and communication skills are essential for executive-level materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Management, Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 3–6 years of experience in strategy, business management, transformation, or consulting in financial services or a related environment.
• Experience in banking/financial services or large organisations is advantageous.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives with multiple stakeholders and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Group Retail strategic priorities, business plans, and management agendas.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, strategic assessments, and management updates.
• Drive strategic, transformation, and business management initiatives across markets and functions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to improve productivity and decision-making.
• Build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders across seniority to achieve objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Quantitative analysis

Business acumen

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Strategy or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd. 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.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.

We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term.

Job Description

Strategic Planning & Executive Governance

Support the development and execution of Group Retail strategic priorities, business plans, and management agendas. Prepare executive-level presentations, strategic assessments, discussion papers, and management updates. Consolidate business priorities, performance updates, risks, dependencies, and key decisions for senior management review.

Enterprise Initiatives & Strategic Assignments

Lead or drive strategic, transformation, and business management initiatives sponsored by Group Retail Management. Assess business, operational, organisational, and regulatory challenges, and develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans. Drive alignment, coordination, and execution across businesses, functions, and markets to achieve desired outcomes. Monitor initiative progress, manage risks and dependencies, and facilitate timely escalation and resolution of issues.

AI Enablement & Organisational Effectiveness

Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and operational effectiveness. Support adoption of AI-enabled tools and technology-driven solutions across Group Retail.

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong partnerships across various stakeholders. Engage and influence stakeholders across varying levels of seniority to achieve business objectives.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in strategy, business management, management office, transformation, consulting, financial services or a related environment.
• Experience within banking, financial services, management consulting or a large complex organisation would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience supporting strategic initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and business functions.
• Exposure to senior-management reporting, executive presentations or management governance would be advantageous.
• Interest or experience in AI, automation, digital transformation or productivity improvement is preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to structure ambiguous business issues.
• Excellent PowerPoint and executive communication skills, particularly the ability to turn complex information into concise management-level materials.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability, including proficiency in Excel.
• Good business acumen and ability to understand the interaction between strategy, financial performance, operations and execution.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and able to engage, challenge and influence constructively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Curious and proactive mindset, with an interest in using AI and emerging technologies to improve how the organisation operates.

Additional Requirements

• Develop (Competency)
• Engage (Competency)
• Execute (Competency)
• Strategise (Competency)

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.