VP, Application Development

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is seeking an experienced leader to manage market risk projects and teams in Singapore. The role focuses on translating business requirements into robust solutions without disrupting existing implementations, while driving analytics, risk reporting, and system interfaces.

The incumbent will oversee Murex simulations, VaR, MRA, and MLC modules, and will use Python and Java for scripting and EOD processing improvements, building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into solutions without impacting existing implementations.
• Market risk reporting/Data Mart configuration, development, support, and troubleshooting.
• Interfaces development with upstream and downstream systems.
• Analyze business processes and propose changes/solutions.
• Work in Murex simulations, VaR, MRA, MLC and other modules.
• Python scripting, End of Day processing (using Control-M) and optimization of scripts, Java.
• Build relationships with users and stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas on technical solutions for business requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Financial software

Microsoft Office

Job description

JobResponsibilities

Manage and analyse the requirements into solutions without impacting anyexisting implementations.

• Market risk Reporting/Datamart configuration, development, support, and troubleshooting.
• Interfaces development with upstream and downstream syste,s
• Analyse the business processes and propose the changes / solutions.
• To work in Murex Simulations, Value at Risk (VaR), Market Risk Aggregator (MRA),Murex Limits Controller (MLC) and other Modules.
• Python scripting, End of Day (EOD) processing (using Control M) and optimization of scripts, Java.
• Build a strong relationship and manage expectations with users and stake holders.
• To contribute ideas on technical solution for the business requirements.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in the banking or financial services industry, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of financial products, services, and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in relevant financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.