Manager, Risk & Control, Global Markets 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

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.

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.

Job Description

• You will be the Risk & Control specialist for Global Markets, Custody and Investment Operations and GWBGMO Center of Excellence.
• You will lead the Risk & Control framework through various programs which include developing appropriate Key Risk Controls Self-Assessment (KRCSA), Key Risk Indictors (KRI), Management Risk Awareness (MRA), Incident Reporting (IRF), Business Continuity Management (BCM) thereof by which the BAU monitoring can be well managed.
• You will use your subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight and credible challenge to the Operations team risk and control activities.
• You will perform independent assessment of root causes and mitigating actions for issues and incidents as well as any subsequent escalation and reporting to senior management.
• You will support Audit/Regulatory engagements including coordination, communications, and required actions with management committees, internal auditors, external auditors, regulators and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• You will manage audit activities and supports the business during audits in ensuring the appropriate risks are reported and actions to rectify the risks.
• You will provide oversight on the control and risk assessments for overseas subsidiaries and branches.
• You will proactively use data analytics for analysis of control issues and emerging risks.

Pre-requisites

• Degree holder
• More than 4 years of experience working in Banking & Finance industry
• Preferably, you also possess good knowledge and understanding on operational risk management and financial industry regulations.
• Good knowledge of Global Markets & Custody products and processes, application systems and data management.
• A team player, strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively, under pressure, in a rapid changing environment, as well as autonomously and as an effective member of a dynamic team.
• Possesses good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven, meticulous and able to operate expeditiously to deliver results and meet tight timelines.

Additional Requirements

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