VP, Business Risk & Control Management for Finance Transformation Office, Group Finance

United Overseas Bank Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bank in Asia as a VP in Business Risk and Control Management. This role focuses on enhancing financial outcomes through effective risk management and assurance reviews. You will collaborate with experts and stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and contribute to the bank's operational risk policies. With a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your skills in finance, analytics, and communication will thrive. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values integrity and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years in Finance/Audit, preferably in financial industry or Big 4.
• Experience with data analytics for audit or BCBS 239 principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assurance reviews and evaluate internal controls.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders on risk-related issues.
• Lead initiatives for operational risk policies.

Skills

Finance/Audit Experience

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Planning Skills

Job description

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VP, Business Risk & Control Management for Finance Transformation Office, Group Finance

Posting Date: 30 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. 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.

About the Department

TheFinance and Corporate Servicesfunction manages the financial and administrative needs of the Group to help achieve its business goals.

Group Finance
We support enhanced decision-making to achieve optimal and sustainable financial outcomes for our shareholders. We are responsible for providing insights into the performance of the Group through financial, regulatory and performance reporting of the Group.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and perform assurance reviews, including control testing, in accordance with the assurance methodology, and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within the functional areas. Recommend improvements to strengthen controls and enhance the risk management practice in GFCS. Assess the residual risk and ensure alignment with risk appetite
• Adopt appropriate methods to obtain requisite knowledge and application based judgment to perform the control testing and assurance review work; this includes identifying and assessing key risks and facilitate designing of tools to assess the operational effectiveness of the key controls in place.
• Collaborate actively with subject matter experts (SME) and other teams/stakeholders in Head Office, as well as overseas locations, in conducting assurance reviews and resolving risk-related issues, delivering the GFCS BRCM agenda.
• Contribute in building the regional BRCM book of work, effectively collaborating initiatives across the working groups. Be instrumental in raising awareness on operational risk policies and providing a strong line of defense.
• Lead the BCBS 239 Independent validation agenda of the regulatory returns providing effective collaboration within the working groups and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• 5 - 6 years of working experience in Finance/Audit, preferably from the financial industry or Big 4.
• Experience in usage of data analytics for audit or assurance work and/or implementation of the BCBS 239 principles will be a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) to deliver timely assurance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management, influencing, analytical, problem solving, and planning skills.
• Self-motivated and driven, detailed, and able to work independently.

Be a part of 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.