Assistant VP, Group Strategy and Transformation

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

With a rich history in Singapore, United Overseas Bank Limited seeks a seasoned strategic professional to help shape the Group's direction and drive execution across business segments. You will develop Group strategy, analyze macro trends, and deliver data-driven insights on performance, capital allocation, and value creation for senior management and the Board.

Responsibilities include KPI development, governance support, and acting as secretariat for management committees to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate finance, investment banking, equity research, business planning, FP&A, or similar analytical roles.
• Strong understanding of banking and financial services, including key performance metrics, financial statements, profitability drivers, balance sheet management, and capital allocation concepts.
• Experience in financial modelling, valuation, business case development, or investment analysis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Group strategy, long-term growth priorities, and strategic planning exercises.
• Conduct analysis of macroeconomic, industry, competitive, and banking trends to identify opportunities, risks, and strategic implications.
• Develop data-driven insights and recommendations on business performance, capital allocation, investments, and value creation opportunities.
• Prepare strategic analyses, presentations, and management papers for senior management and Board discussions.
• Develop and monitor strategic and financial KPIs, and provide regular performance reporting to senior management.
• Support governance, prioritisation, and assessment of strategic investments and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with Group objectives and expected returns.
• Act as secretariat for key management committees, ensuring effective decision-making, governance, and follow-through on agreed actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Banking knowledge

Structured thinking

Data storytelling

Ambiguity tolerance

Owner mindset

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance Economics Business Accounting Mathematics Engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Bloomberg

S&P Global

Job description

The Strategy Team within Group Strategy & Transformation supports senior management in shaping the Bank's strategic direction, facilitating key decision‑making, and driving execution of Group‑wide strategic initiatives. The role combines strategy formulation, analytical support, governance, execution discipline, performance monitoring, working across business segments and Group functions.

Key responsibilities

Strategy Development & Strategic Insights

• Support the development of Group strategy, long-term growth priorities, and strategic planning exercises;
• Conduct analysis of macroeconomic, industry, competitive, and banking trends to identify opportunities, risks, and strategic implications;
• Develop data-driven insights and recommendations on business performance, capital allocation, investments, and value creation opportunities.
• Prepare strategic analyses, presentations, and management papers for senior management and Board discussions.

Strategy Execution & Performance Management

• Develop and monitor strategic and financial KPIs, and provide regular performance reporting to senior management.
• Support governance, prioritisation, and assessment of strategic investments and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with Group objectives and expected returns.
• Act as secretariat for key management committees, ensuring effective decision‑making, governance, and follow-through on agreed actions.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate finance, investment banking, equity research, business planning, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or similar analytical roles.
• Strong understanding of banking and financial services, including key performance metrics, financial statements, profitability drivers, balance sheet management, and capital allocation concepts.
• Experience in financial modelling, valuation, business case development, or investment analysis is highly desirable.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial acumen, with the ability to translate large datasets into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Sound understanding of banking financials and key value drivers, including revenue growth, profitability, returns, cost efficiency, asset quality, liquidity, and capital metrics.
• Highly logical, structured, and hypothesis-driven thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent data interpretation and storytelling skills, combining rigorous analysis with clear communication.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations and synthesise complex issues into concise recommendations.
• Strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to work across a broad range of strategic, financial, and business topics.

Preferred

• CFA charterholder or CFA candidate (Level II/III completed preferred).
• Proficient with Bloomberg, S&P, etc.
• Prior experience in equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, strategic finance, or banking strategy.
• Familiarity with banking performance metrics.