VP, Application Development

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED is seeking an experienced risk IT professional in Singapore to lead market risk initiatives. The role focuses on developing solutions, configuring datamarts, and ensuring seamless interfaces across systems.

You will work with Murex simulations, VaR, MRA, and related modules, while applying Python and Java to optimize processes. Strong stakeholder communication is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• 8–10 years in banking/financial services with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into solutions without disrupting existing systems.
• Support and troubleshoot market risk reporting and datamart configuration.
• Develop interfaces with upstream and downstream systems.
• Analyse business processes and propose changes/solutions.
• Work with Murex Simulations, VaR, MRA, MLC and related modules.
• Python scripting, EOD processing with Control-M, and Java optimization.
• Build strong relationships with users and stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas on technical solutions for business needs.

Skills

Python scripting

Java

Market risk reporting

Murex

VaR

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Control-M

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse the requirements into solutions without impacting any existing 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.