Global Markets Delivery Lead, Tech & Operations

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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.