SVP, Group Strategy and Transformation

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Asia is seeking experienced consultants and project managers within their Group Strategy and Transformation unit. Candidates must possess a strong consulting background with a minimum of 10 years in financial services, preferably in Asian markets. Ideal candidates should demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills while effectively managing stakeholders and contributing to team objectives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive strategic initiatives within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in financial services or banking.
• Experience in Asian markets preferred.
• Strong consulting background.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic point of view and formalize strategy papers.
• Support transformation program delivery.
• Participate in key management committees.
• Contribute to team development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative problem solving

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

About the Department

UOB’s Group Strategy and Transformation (GSAT) is a unit that supports business units across the group that drives the strategic and transformation agenda. On Strategy, we support the MEC in their definition of the bank’s ambition and roadmap. Through Transformation, we support business heads to prioritize initiatives, structure them into programs for execution, and drive their successful delivery. In addition, the team supports the bank's strategic Communications activity. Given the team’s position at the forefront of change within the bank, there are exciting potential career paths within the team as well as within the wider UOB franchise. We are looking for consultants and project managers to support the growing portfolio of projects within the team.

• Develop a strategic point of view and formalize strategy papers (as analyst, stream lead, or project manager)
• Support transformation program delivery (in partnership with business stakeholders)
• Participate in key management committees, tracking items for follow-up
• Contribute to team development (recruitment, knowledge development, training, etc.)

Job Requirements

• Candidates to have strong consulting background, minimum 10 years of relevant experience with financial services or banking knowledge and experience in Asian markets are preferred.

Skills we are looking for:

• Exceptional analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Experience with research (e.g. quantitative and qualitative, primary and secondary)
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, bringing a structured approach
• Proven track record in driving and delivering research and strategy projects
• Strong stakeholder management; works well across teams such as sales, product, technology, finance, etc. Strong influencer; track record of influencing decisions and opinions of others especially senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication including C-suite presentation skills. Ability to articulate concepts and complex ideas in clear and impactful manner
• Passionate about driving change. Having a curious mind to challenge status quo and provide innovative solutions and different perspectives
• Highly organized, and able to multi-task
• Intelligent self-starter with resilience and resourcefulness