VP, AI & Data Assurance

uobgroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore seeks an expert to provide independent Line 2 oversight of the bank's AI and data risks, aligning governance with regulatory and ethical expectations while supporting responsible AI adoption and group standards.

The role delivers challenge, assurance and risk insights to senior management and the Board, driving FEAT principles and enterprise-wide awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in AI governance, data governance or risk management within banking/financial services.
• Solid understanding of Singapore AI regulatory landscape (MAS, IMDA, PDPC) and global frameworks.
• Proven ability to provide independent challenge and practical risk-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and enhancement of AI and data governance frameworks, policies and standards.
• Define enterprise AI use-case inventory with governance and ownership across stakeholder groups.
• Perform independent Line 2 challenge on AI use cases and inventory submissions for compliance.
• Assess lifecycle governance adequacy including risk, materiality, and control design.
• Monitor, report and escalate AI risk metrics and governance outcomes to senior management.

Skills

AI governance

Data governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Line 2 oversight

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/DS/Engineering

Professional certifications in AI governance

Job description

Company: 1011 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. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

This role provides independent Line 2 oversight of the Bank's AI and data risks, ensuring effective enterprise-wide governance across the AI and data lifecycle through robust frameworks, policies and standards aligned to regulatory and ethical expectations. It delivers independent challenge, assurance and risk insights to senior management and the Board, while supporting responsible AI adoption and consistent application of Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

AI Assurance & Risk Oversight

• Support the development, implementation and continuous enhancement of the Group's AI and data governance frameworks, policies and standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices and Responsible AI principles.
• Define and operationalise the enterprise AI use case inventory, establishing clear governance, ownership and consistent understanding across all stakeholder groups.
• Perform independent Line 2 challenge and review of AI use cases and inventory submissions to ensure compliance with applicable AI risk management requirements.
• Assess adherence to AI governance requirements across the lifecycle, including risk identification, materiality assessment, control design and ongoing monitoring.
• Support monitoring, reporting and escalation of key AI risk metrics and governance outcomes to senior management and relevant committees/forums.
• Contribute to the operationalization of FEAT principles, including independent validations and challenge of e Fairness, Ethics, Accountability and Transparency requirements.
• Drive enterprise-wide AI risk awareness and adoption through structured training, briefings and stakeholder engagements.
• Champion responsible AI adoption, balancing effective risk management with business enablement and innovation.
• Coordinate regional forums to promote consistent interpretation and adoption of AI and data governance standards across the Group.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
• Professional certifications in relevant domains are preferred, including but not limited to AI ethics/ Responsible AI / AI governance / Gen AI governance, Model risk management / quantitative risk

Job Requirements

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in AI governance, data governance, risk management or related disciplines, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of banking operating models, including risk governance structures and control frameworks (e.g. Three Lines of Defence).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Singapore AI regulatory and governance landscape (e.g. MAS, IMDA, PDPC, etc) and familiarity with global AI frameworks, e.g., EU AI Act.
• Proven ability to provide independent challenge and deliver practical, risk-based recommendations, consistent with a Line 2 oversight role.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions aligned with corporate values, professional ethics, and risk management principles.
• Hands-on experience in operationalizing governance frameworks, including implementation of policies, controls, monitoring mechanisms and reporting structures.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.