First VP, Project Manager, Group Technology & Ops

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited is seeking an experienced Project Manager cum Functional Business Analyst to lead and coordinate strategic Global Markets initiatives. The role requires strong project management, business analysis and leadership capabilities across Front Office or Global Markets Operations, Investment Products and technology delivery.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, define scope, plans, budgets, and governance, and translate business needs into practical technology solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Essential: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in banking or financial services, with substantial experience in project management, programme delivery and/or functional business analysis and technology.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives in a Technology environment, managing delivery across Business, Operations and Technology.
• Strong project management capabilities (scope, planning, budget, resources, governance, risks, issues, dependencies, senior management reporting).
• Good business understanding and exposure to Global Markets products, trade lifecycle, front-to-back processes and supporting technology platforms.
• Experience or strong exposure to Global Markets Operations and Investment Products, including related processes, controls and stakeholder landscape.
• Strong functional business analysis skills, with the ability to translate business needs into clear requirements, operating processes and implementable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly, concisely and confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to align teams and drive outcomes beyond formal authority.
• Highly organized and structured, with sound judgement and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and work across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with waterfall and agile delivery methodologies is preferred.
• English, University-Bachelor

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Global Markets initiatives across Business, Operations and Technology, from planning and requirements through implementation and transition to business-as-usual support teams.
• Define project scope, plans, milestones, budgets, compliance and regulatory requirements, resource requirements, dependencies and governance to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Gathering, analysing and documenting business and functional requirements, and translating them into practical technology and operational solutions.
• Coordinating cross-functional workstreams across Global Markets and Global Markets supporting functions: Group Risk, Group Finance, Global Markets Operations and Control and Technology, with clear ownership and accountability.
• Monitoring delivery progress, financials, risks, issues and dependencies, escalating matters requiring management attention and driving them to resolution.
• Providing clear, concise and structured updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums, covering progress, decisions, risks and required actions.
• Supporting portfolio planning and prioritisation, budget management, resource coordination and management reporting.
• Acting as a trusted partner to Business, Operations and Technology stakeholders, constructively challenging proposals and facilitating informed decisions.
• Driving testing, implementation readiness, change management and stakeholder alignment to achieve successful adoption and sustainable outcomes.
• Promoting disciplined execution, effective collaboration and continuous improvement across delivery processes and controls.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Agile & Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager cum Functional Business Analyst to lead and coordinate the delivery of strategic Global Markets initiatives within UOB. The role requires strong project management, business analysis and leadership capabilities, together with a good understanding of GM Front Office or Global Markets Operations, Invxestment Products and technology delivery. As part of the GM Business Technology and Operations team, the role will be responsible for:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of Global Markets initiatives across Business, Operations and Technology, from planning and requirements through implementation and transition to business-as-usual support teams.
• Defining project scope, plans, milestones, budgets, compliance and regulatory requirements, resource requirements, dependencies and governance to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Gathering, analysing and documenting business and functional requirements, and translating them into practical technology and operational solutions.
• Coordinating cross-functional workstreams across Global Markets and Global Markets supporting functions: Group Risk, Group Finance, Global Markets Operations and Control and Technology, with clear ownership and accountability.
• Monitoring delivery progress, financials, risks, issues and dependencies, escalating matters requiring management attention and driving them to resolution.
• Providing clear, concise and structured updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums, covering progress, decisions, risks and required actions.
• Supporting portfolio planning and prioritisation, budget management, resource coordination and management reporting.
• Acting as a trusted partner to Business, Operations and Technology stakeholders, constructively challenging proposals and facilitating informed decisions.
• Driving testing, implementation readiness, change management and stakeholder alignment to achieve successful adoption and sustainable outcomes.
• Promoting disciplined execution, effective collaboration and continuous improvement across delivery processes and controls.

Job Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

Essential: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in banking or financial services, with substantial experience in project management, programme delivery and/or functional business analysis and technology. Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives in a Technology environment, managing delivery across Business, Operations and Technology.

Strong project management capabilities (scope, planning, budget, resources, governance, risks, issues, dependencies, senior management reporting)

Good business understanding and exposure to Global Markets products, trade lifecycle, front-to-back processes and supporting technology platforms.

Experience or strong exposure to Global Markets Operations and Investment Products, including the related processes, controls and stakeholder landscape.

Strong functional business analysis skills, with the ability to translate business needs into clear requirements, operating processes and implementable solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly, concisely and confidently to senior stakeholders.

Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to align teams, drive accountability and achieve outcomes without relying solely on formal authority.

Highly organised and structured, with sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and competing stakeholder expectations.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, navigate sensitive situations and work effectively across diverse teams.

Proficiency in project delivery and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Experience with waterfall and agile delivery methodologies is preferred.

Additional Requirements

English, University-Bachelor

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All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications.

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We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term.

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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.

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