Executive Director, Blockchain & Digital Assets Innovation

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd invites an Executive Director to lead the commercialisation of blockchain initiatives, tokenisation and digital currencies, while driving quantum computing and other emerging technologies. You will orchestrate enterprise delivery, partner with regulators and industry players, and shape a structured, value-driven roadmap aligned with regional priorities.

The role requires 15+ years in banking/fintech with strong strategic, governance and stakeholder management skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. An advanced degree or recognised professional qualification in technology, engineering, computer science, finance, business or a related discipline is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and portfolio: shape and execute the roadmap, operating plan and investment priorities for blockchain, tokenisation, digital assets, digital currencies, quantum computing and selected emerging technologies, aligned with UOB’s enterprise and regional priorities.
• Drive commercialisation: identify customer and business opportunities; define value propositions, target segments, product constructs, operating models, business cases and go-to-market pathways; establish clear commercial, adoption and value-realisation measures.
• Lead pilots from concept to scale: sponsor research, proofs-of-concept, prototypes and industry pilots; apply stage gates covering strategic fit, customer value, feasibility, economics, risk and readiness; transition successful initiatives into production with accountable business and technology owners.
• Advance tokenised finance capabilities: lead initiatives across tokenised money and assets, including tokenised deposits, regulated stablecoins, wholesale central bank digital currency, custody, tokenisation, settlement and interoperability, where aligned with approved strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Build ecosystem and industry leadership: represent UOB in relevant regulator, industry and standards engagements; develop partnerships with financial institutions, fintechs, technology providers, market infrastructures, academia and public-sector bodies; structure collaborations with clear outcomes, governance and commercial terms.
• Drive quantum and advanced-computing innovation: develop a prioritised portfolio of quantum, quantum-inspired and hybrid computing applications; focus experimentation on defined banking problems; assess business advantage, technical feasibility and transition paths.
• Embed risk and control by design: partner Legal, Compliance, Risk, Cyber Security, Data, Technology Risk, Operations and Audit stakeholders to address regulatory interpretation, financial crime, privacy, resilience, third-party, model and technology risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Orchestrate enterprise delivery: align Business, GTO, Operations, Finance, Marketing, country teams and domain specialists on requirements, architecture, funding, delivery sequencing, service ownership, controls and adoption; resolve senior-level dependencies and issues.
• Provide market intelligence and executive advice: monitor regulatory, competitive and technology developments; translate implications into concise recommendations for senior management; communicate the benefits, limitations, risks and strategic choices of emerging technologies.
• Build capability and lead talent: develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team and practitioner network; strengthen product, commercial, technical and risk fluency through coaching, knowledge assets and collaboration with the Innovation Academy.

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd invites an Executive Director to lead the commercialisation of blockchain initiatives, tokenisation and digital currencies, while driving quantum computing and other emerging technologies. You will orchestrate enterprise delivery, partner with regulators and industry players, and shape a structured, value-driven roadmap aligned with regional priorities.

The role requires 15+ years in banking/fintech with strong strategic, governance and stakeholder management skills,