Global Markets Risk & Control Lead — Operations

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Singapore invites a seasoned Risk & Control Specialist to join Global Markets, Custody and the GWBGMO Center of Excellence. You will lead the risk and control framework, ensuring robust oversight of risk activities across multiple business units.

You will collaborate with audit, regulators and management, driving KRCSA, KRI and BCM programs, performing independent root-cause analyses and supporting external reviews where required.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with knowledge of operational risk management and financial regulations.
• 4+ years in Banking & Finance industry.
• Knowledge of Global Markets & Custody products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Be Risk & Control specialist for Global Markets, Custody and GWBGMO Center of Excellence.
• Lead the Risk & Control framework through programs including KRCSA, KRI, MRA, IRF, BCM.
• Provide independent oversight and credible challenge to Operations risk and control activities.
• Perform independent assessment of root causes and mitigating actions for issues and incidents as well as escalation and reporting.
• Support Audit/Regulatory engagements including coordination with management committees, internal auditors, external auditors, regulators and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Manage audit activities and support the business during audits ensuring the appropriate risks are reported and actions to rectify the risks.
• Provide oversight on the control and risk assessments for overseas subsidiaries and branches.
• Proactively use data analytics for analysis of control issues and emerging risks.

Skills

Risk management

Controls framework

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Independent oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Singapore invites a seasoned Risk & Control Specialist to join Global Markets, Custody and the GWBGMO Center of Excellence. You will lead the risk and control framework, ensuring robust oversight of risk activities across multiple business units.

You will collaborate with audit, regulators and management, driving KRCSA, KRI and BCM programs, performing independent root-cause analyses and supporting external reviews where required.