Senior Financial Operations & VBA Automation Lead

uobgroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a capable professional to lead Product Programme governance and coordinate cross-location activities. The role emphasizes governance, process control, and regulatory readiness within a large banking environment.

The candidate should bring 3-5 years in financial operations or risk and control, with strong VBA skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. Prior exposure to derivative products and Python is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial operations, product governance, or risk and control functions.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to governance and control.
• Demonstrated proficiency in VBA programming (Excel, Word, Access).
• Working knowledge of derivative products is preferred.
• Familiarity with Python is an advantage but not required.
• Prior experience in market operations or a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Product Programme (PP) Governance & Coordination: Manage the end-to-end PP governance process in alignment with Group policies. Coordinate monthly PP reviews and ensure timely feedback and submissions from all locations. Liaise with internal teams across regions to assess material changes and elevate to Group when necessary. Ensure operational readiness for new products, including SOP updates, GL account setup, and regulatory reporting. Monitor documentation and ensure timely finalization and approval of PP.
• Operational Oversight & Reporting: Coordinate with internal teams to gather and submit transaction volume data for reporting. Collaborate with Business, Finance, Compliance, and Legal teams to assess operational impacts.
• Automation & Process Improvement: Develop and implement desktop automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Create and maintain VBA scripts for automating tasks in Excel, Word, and Access. Identify workflow improvement opportunities and collaborate with team members to implement solutions. Maintain documentation of automation tools and processes.

Skills

VBA programming

Excel

Word

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline

Tools

VBA

Job description

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a capable professional to lead Product Programme governance and coordinate cross-location activities. The role emphasizes governance, process control, and regulatory readiness within a large banking environment.

The candidate should bring 3-5 years in financial operations or risk and control, with strong VBA skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. Prior exposure to derivative products and Python is an advantage.