First VP, Group Strategy and Transformation | Singapore, SG

First VP, Group Strategy and Transformation

Posting Date: 7 Apr 2025
Location: Singapore, SG
Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

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.

About the Department
UOB's Group Strategy and Transformation (GSAT) is a unit that supports business units across the group that drives the strategic and transformation agenda. On Strategy, we support the MEC in their definition of the bank's ambition and roadmap. Through Transformation, we support business heads to prioritize initiatives, structure them into programs for execution, and drive their successful delivery. In addition, the team supports the bank's strategic communications activity.

Job Responsibilities

1. Project Management for Group Wholesale Banking Strategic Transformation Projects.
2. Management of significant projects on a firm-wide scale or that crosses multiple business areas, specializing in significant projects for a particular business unit, including new business and product initiatives.
3. Work across multiple disciplines requiring broad knowledge of the firm and its key functions, known as Internal Consultants.
4. Portfolio focus: Strategic projects for GWB Sustainability Foundation capabilities.

Job Requirements
Candidates should have a strong consulting background, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial services or banking knowledge, preferably in Asian markets.

• Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience with research (e.g., quantitative and qualitative, primary and secondary).
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, bringing a structured approach.
• Proven track record in driving and delivering research and strategy projects.
• Strong stakeholder management; works well across teams such as sales, product, technology, finance, etc. Strong influencer; track record of influencing decisions and opinions of others, especially senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including C-suite presentation skills. Ability to articulate concepts and complex ideas in a clear and impactful manner.
• Passionate about driving change with a curious mind to challenge the status quo and provide innovative solutions and different perspectives.
• Highly organized, and able to multi-task.
• Intelligent self-starter with resilience and resourcefulness.

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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