Vice President, Non-AFC Advisory, Group Wholesale Banking

United Overseas Bank Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Vice President for its Non-AFC Advisory team in Group Wholesale Banking. This role is pivotal in formulating governance on risk frameworks and ensuring compliance, particularly regarding anti-financial crimes. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, prepare management reports, and provide training as needed. With a focus on strategic thinking and problem-solving, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence decisions and drive compliance initiatives within a dynamic banking environment. Join this forward-thinking bank and contribute to its mission of providing exceptional financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in audit, compliance, or risk control.
• Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services.

Responsibilities

• Formulate governance on risk frameworks ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Liaise with stakeholders to identify priority areas for review based on risks.

Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Business or Banking

Professional Qualification in Financial Services

Tools

Data Analytics

Risk Management Frameworks

Job description

Vice President, Non-AFC Advisory, Group Wholesale Banking

Posting Date: 14 Apr 2025

Location: Singapore (City Area), SG, 048624

Company: 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. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed.

About the Department

The Wholesale Bank function operates a dynamic business model that provides financial services and solutions to help our clients achieve their strategic business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of the Group Wholesale Banking (“GWB”) – Anti Financial Crime & Business Risk and Control Management (AFC & BRCM) team. Key responsibilities include:

• Formulate and strengthen governance on all risk frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, particularly anti-financial crimes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to identify priority areas for review based on control criticality, emerging risks, and regulatory focus.
• Provide effective challenge to internal stakeholders on existing controls.
• Review Business Units policies and guidelines.
• Work with multiple internal stakeholders to deliver desired outcomes.
• Identify key emerging risks in GWB and propose risk mitigating measures/controls.
• Ensure communication of potential risk issues highlighted by various Bank’s risk functions.
• Coordinate activities with Group Compliance and other internal risk departments to improve overall effectiveness.
• Work with BU/GWB Data Analytics on risk management initiatives.
• Support Business Units in risk identification, escalation, and remediation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of Business Units controls.
• Prepare risk management reports.
• Exercise oversight of BRCMs in overseas locations.
• Articulate and present to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep GWB updated on the latest developments in risk and regulatory matters.
• Conduct training where necessary.
• Provide secretariat support to the Management.

Job Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant work experience, preferably in audit, regulatory compliance, or Line 1 Risk and Control role in corporate banking.
• Proven experience in compliance within a financial services institution.
• Strong compliance background and knowledge of banking laws & regulations.
• Knowledge of local financial crime regulatory framework of South East Asia region is an advantage.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resourceful, meticulous, analytical, and able to work independently.
• Growth mindset and creativity in finding solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to influence decisions and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Process-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Certification in anti-financial crimes, programming, data management, and data analytics is preferred.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications.