SVP, Digital Innovation & Enterprise Engagement

UOB Venture; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) seeks a senior leader to drive enterprise-wide research and deep diagnostics, partnering with Digital Delivery to design innovative services using AI/ML, data platforms, APIs, and new business models across BUs and supportive units.

The SVP will own the end-to-end innovation and engagement portfolio, build senior sponsorship, foster disciplined experimentation, and translate insights into scalable, ROI-driven solutions that boost growth and ecosystem value.

Qualifications

• 12‑15+ years of progressive experience spanning business model and operating model innovation, digital services, enterprise platforms, ecosystem partnerships, and large‑scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record of building and leading high‑performing, cross‑domain engagement teams, shaping enterprise portfolios, delivering measurable business outcomes, and aligning senior stakeholders across business units, regulators, technology partners, and external ecosystems.
• Innovation Domain Expertise with knowledge of innovation management, design thinking, service design, and venture development.
• Leadership & Behavioral Competencies including executive presence, storytelling, governance navigation, conflict resolution, and talent development.
• Personal Attributes such as strategic thinking, integrity, accountability, adaptability, curiosity, and a bias for action.
• Additional Requirements: Be a Part of the UOB Family; equal opportunity employer and accommodations on request.

Responsibilities

• Lead a SWAT-style engagement team for rapid enterprise problem discovery and resolution.
• Own platform monetization strategy and value realization; define pricing approaches and partnerships.
• Shape strategic partnerships to expand connectivity and the network ecosystem.
• Set the agenda for trend analysis, business model innovation, and creative culture.
• Build a culture of rapid innovation and cross‑domain problem solving; coach leaders and teams.
• Sponsor structured discovery workshops with senior stakeholders across business, operations, risk, data and tech.

Skills

Leadership experience

Executive storytelling

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Innovation management

Design thinking

Service design

Proposition development

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) seeks a senior leader to drive enterprise-wide research and deep diagnostics, partnering with Digital Delivery to design innovative services using AI/ML, data platforms, APIs, and new business models across BUs and supportive units.

The SVP will own the end-to-end innovation and engagement portfolio, build senior sponsorship, foster disciplined experimentation, and translate insights into scalable, ROI-driven solutions that boost growth and ecosystem value.