First VP, Risk System Analyst, Group Technology & Ops

CFA Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd seeks a highly experienced FVP - Risk SA to lead and enhance the risk management framework for South Asia operations. The role focuses on policy development, risk assessment, and reporting across business lines within the region.

The candidate should have 15+ years in risk management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership, plus CFA/FRM/PRM preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders and foster risk culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in risk management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of local regulatory requirements and international risk management best practices.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk policies, procedures, and frameworks tailored to the South Asia region.
• Lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of all material risks across SA.
• Oversee the development and application of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and internal group risk policies and standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of risk professionals, fostering a strong risk culture.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on risk-related matters for SA.
• Act as a key liaison with regulators, internal and external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to integrate risk considerations into strategies and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices through benchmarking and technology leverage.
• Prepare and present regular risk reports to local and group-level management.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring / team development

Education

Master's degree in Finance / Economics / MBA

FRM / CFA / PRM certification

Job description

Company: 1011 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. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic FVP - Risk SA to lead and enhance the risk management framework for United Overseas Bank Ltd's South Asia (SA) operations. This role will be critical in ensuring robust risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting across all business lines within the region.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks tailored to the specific regulatory and market environment of the South Asia region.
• Lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of all material risks, including credit risk, market risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, and reputational risk, within SA.
• Oversee the development and application of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and internal group risk policies and standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of risk professionals, fostering a strong risk culture and continuous professional development.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management and relevant committees on risk-related matters impacting SA.
• Act as a key liaison with regulatory bodies, internal and external auditors, and other stakeholders on risk management issues.
• Collaborate with business units to integrate risk considerations into business strategies, product development, and operational processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices through benchmarking, best practice adoption, and technology leverage.
• Prepare and present regular risk reports and analyses to local and group-level management.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in risk management within the banking or financial services industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing risk across multiple risk types (credit, market, operational, liquidity) within the South Asia region.
• In-depth knowledge of local regulatory requirements and international risk management best practices.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound risk decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

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.