VP, Compliance Strategy & Governance (BRCM & Projects), Group Compliance

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) is seeking a seasoned Group Compliance professional to join the Compliance Strategy and Governance Division in Singapore. You will help strengthen the compliance operating model, maintain robust risk controls, and drive division-wide programmes across stakeholders.

The role involves policy management, risk/appetite alignment, and supporting training, reporting, and cross-functional initiatives to ensure regulatory adherence and business resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance risk & control concepts and translating requirements into practical processes and controls.
• Policy/procedure management and/or programme/project delivery experience is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to draft governance papers and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating Compliance policies and procedures with version control and stakeholder consultations.
• Overseeing risk assessments and control documentation, issue/action tracking, and risk reporting.
• Supporting annual reviews of business impact analyses and business continuity planning with coordination and reporting.
• Delivering Compliance Training & Development programs, including vendor management and tracking metrics.
• Managing compliance events (townhalls), including logistics and attendee management.
• Supporting compliance projects with planning, stakeholder management, and progress reporting.
• Promoting employee engagement through communication initiatives and participation improvements.
• Assisting with periodic reporting and escalation of key risks and issues.

Skills

Compliance

Risk management

Governance

Audit

Project management

Education

Diploma

University-Bachelor

Job description

Company

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values - Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow. UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region. We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term.

Job Description

The successful candidate will join the Group Compliance - Compliance Strategy and Governance Division, Business Risk & Control Management (BRCM) and Projects team. The role supports the governance and strategic enablement agenda of Group Compliance by partnering stakeholders to strengthen the compliance operating model, maintain effective risk and control practices, and deliver division-wide programmes and initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating Compliance policies and procedures, including periodic reviews, version control and stakeholder consultations
• Supporting BRCM activities for Group Compliance, such as oversight of risk assessments (e.g., Key Risk and Control Self-Assessment (KRCSA)), control documentation, issue/action tracking, operational risk event reporting and preparation of management information
• Supporting the annual review and execution of the Group Compliance Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Plan, including stakeholder coordination, documentation and reporting
• Supporting the planning and delivery of the Compliance Training & Development programme, including needs analysis, training vendor management, scheduling and tracking of completion metrics
• Managing compliance events (e.g., townhalls), including end-to-end logistics, communications, attendee management and post-event feedback
• Supporting Compliance projects and strategic initiatives that may be assigned from time to time, including project planning, stakeholder management, meeting materials and progress reporting
• Promoting employee engagement across Group Compliance through communication and engagement initiatives, partnering stakeholders to drive participation and continuous improvement
• Assisting with periodic reporting, including consolidation of updates from stakeholders, status reporting for programmes/projects, and escalation of key risks and issues where required.

Requirements

• A recognised diploma or degree with at least 7 years of relevant working experience in compliance, risk management, governance, audit, and/or project management within a financial institution.
• Good understanding of compliance risk & control concepts, with the ability to translate requirements into practical processes and controls.
• Experience in policy/procedure management, or programme/project delivery is an advantage; strong interest in building capability in these areas is expected.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to analyse issues objectively, apply sound judgement and manage sensitive information appropriately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to draft clear documentation (e.g., procedures, governance papers) and prepare presentation materials.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills; able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment and deliver to deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• Diploma
• English
• University-Bachelor

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodations

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Career Site

Career Site: UOB Career site