VP, Application Development & Support, Group Technology & Ops

uobgroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an senior leader to manage market risk reporting, data marts, and interface development across upstream and downstream systems. You will guide projects in Murex simulations, VaR, MRA, and MLC, while mentoring teams and liaising with business users.

The role requires 8–10 years in banking/finance, with 3–5 years in leadership, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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 banking/financial services, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership 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

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse requirements into solutions without impacting existing implementations
• Market risk reporting/datamart configuration, development, support, and troubleshooting
• Interfaces development with upstream and downstream systems
• Analyse business processes and propose changes/solutions
• Work in Murex simulations, VaR, MRA, MLC and other modules
• Python scripting, EOD processing (Control-M) and optimization of scripts; Java
• Build strong relationships and manage expectations with users and stakeholders
• Contribute ideas on technical solutions for business requirements

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Business / Economics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Murex

Control-M

Java

Python

Microsoft Office

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

• 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.

Additional Requirements

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.