SVP Payments Regulatory Projects Program Manager, GWBGMT&O

uobgroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd seeks a Senior Vice President, Payments Regulatory Projects Program Manager to lead the bank's portfolio of payments regulatory initiatives across Singapore and key ASEAN markets. The role encompasses governance, planning, execution and delivery of complex programs affecting domestic and cross-border payments, cash management and market infrastructure connectivity.

The successful candidate will be a payments domain expert with strong regulatory, technology and

Qualifications

• Regulatory changes across Payments, Transaction Banking and Cash Management.
• Experience leading large regulatory programs and governance.
• Ability to translate regulations into delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory portfolio across Payments, Transaction Banking and Treasury.
• Define delivery roadmaps and oversee end-to-end implementation.
• Engage regulators, industry bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery quality, risk controls and operational resilience.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Payments leadership

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values - Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Senior Vice President (SVP), Payments Regulatory Projects Program Manager is responsible for leading the Bank's portfolio of payments regulatory change initiatives across Singapore and key ASEAN markets.

The role is accountable for the governance, planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex regulatory programs impacting domestic and cross-border payments, transaction banking, cash management, payment operations, and market infrastructure connectivity.

The successful candidate will be a recognized payments domain expert with strong regulatory, technology, and delivery leadership capabilities, ensuring regulatory obligations are implemented effectively while maintaining operational resilience, delivery quality, and post-go-live stability.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Portfolio Management

Lead a portfolio of large-scale regulatory initiatives impacting Payments, Transaction Banking, Cash Management, Treasury, and Correspondent Banking.

Define regulatory delivery roadmaps and oversee end-to-end implementation across Business, Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Finance.

Translate regulatory requirements into executable business and technology delivery plans.

Establish strong governance, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting.

Ensure timely delivery of regulatory commitments, remediation actions, audit findings, and industry-mandated initiatives.

Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and regulatory milestones.

Payments Domain Leadership

Serve as the Bank's subject matter expert for domestic and cross-border payments.

Assess the impact of regulatory and market changes on payment operations, controls, technology platforms, and operating models.

Advise stakeholders on implementation approaches, risks, and industry best practices.

Deep expertise across:

• Real-Time Payments and Instant Payment Networks
• High-Value Payment and RTGS Systems
• ACH and Domestic Clearing Systems
• Cross-Border and Correspondent Banking Payments
• Corporate, Institutional and Cash Management Payments
• Payment Gateway and Market Infrastructure Connectivity
• Government Collections and Treasury Payments
• Tax, eTax, Customs and Duty Payment Platforms
• Bill Payments, Direct Debits and Collection Services
• QR Payments, Merchant Payments and Digital Payment Platforms
• National Payment Schemes and Regional Payment Linkages

Strong working knowledge of payment infrastructures including:

• FAST, PayNow, GIRO, MEPS+ (Singapore)
• DuitNow, RENTAS (Malaysia)
• PromptPay, BAHTNET (Thailand)
• BI-FAST, BI-RTGS, Government eTax Platforms (Indonesia)
• NAPAS, CITAD, Government Treasury and eTax Platforms (Vietnam)
• FPS, CHATS (Hong Kong)

Regulatory & Industry Engagement

Act as a senior liaison with regulators, central banks, payment infrastructures, government agencies, and industry bodies.

Represent the Bank in regulatory forums and industry working groups.

Lead regulatory reviews, examinations, audits, and supervisory engagements.

Monitor evolving regulatory and market infrastructure requirements across ASEAN markets.

Technology Delivery, Quality & Stability

Lead technology workstreams supporting regulatory initiatives.

Ensure regulatory requirements are translated into effective technology solutions.

Oversee testing, implementation, production readiness, and deployment activities.

Ensure solutions meet regulatory, security, risk, and operational resilience requirements.

Monitor delivery quality, implementation risks, defects, and production issues.

Ensure smooth transition into BAU support and stable post-go-live performance with minimal customer impact.

Risk, Controls & Operational Resilience

Ensure strong governance, risk management, and control frameworks across the portfolio.

Manage regulatory, operational, technology, cyber, and delivery risks.

Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal and Internal Audit teams to maintain a strong control environment.

Promote operational resilience, business continuity, and service stability across payment platforms.

Stakeholder & People Leadership Build strong relationships with