VP - Responsible AI Specialist, Innovation Group

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Singapore seeks a Senior Responsible AI Specialist to design, deploy, and govern AI systems in line with ethical standards and regulations. You will establish standards, playbooks, and tools embedding fairness, transparency, and privacy into AI solutions while mitigating risks.

You will act as a liaison with risk management, business units, and external forums, driving AI governance and education across the organization to promote responsible AI adoption.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in AI/ML with risk/governance exposure.
• Strong understanding of AI lifecycle, LLMs, bias and explainability.
• 5+ years of experience with model validation methodologies.
• Familiar with AI regulatory frameworks and ethics principles.
• Excellent communication to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal Responsible AI standards, guidelines and playbooks.
• Advise project teams on risk mitigation and embed Responsible AI requirements.
• Serve as liaison between business and risk management on AI matters.
• Ensure compliance with global regulations and internal policies.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Risk governance

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ethics in AI

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Data Science/Ethics/Law

Tools

Model validation

AI ethics certs

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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.

Job Description

About the Department

As strategic core pillar of Innovation Group, Enterprise AI (EAI) serves as UOB’s AI center of excellence, championing adoption and driving business value through impactful AI initiatives across all UOB business units. EAI mandates strong focus on AI expertise and continuous project delivery while spearheading AI innovation and research.

Position Summary

The Responsible AI Specialist ensures that AI systems are designed, deployed, and governed in alignment with ethical principles, regulatory standards, and organizational values. This role will establish standards and processes and tools that embed fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy into AI solutions, mitigating risks such as bias and unintended consequences.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible AI Governance & Operationalization: Develop and maintain internal AI standards, guidelines and playbooks
• Advice project teams on risk mitigation strategies and ensure Responsible AI requirements are embedded as part of ‘AI by Design’
• Act as primary liaison between business and line 2 Risk Management on AI-related matters
• Ensure adherence to global regulations as well as Bank’s internal policies and framework
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct risk impact assessments for AI models and applications
• Identify and address bias, fairness, and explainability issues in AI systems
• Implement controls & guardrails to reduce risks of misuse, hallucinations, and unintended outcomes
• Stakeholder Engagement & Education: Build and nurture a community of practice around Responsible AI, engaging stakeholders across Business Units, Technology, Data, Risk, Compliance and Legal
• Drive awareness and training programs on Responsible AI principles across the organization
• Act as a liaison with relevant external forums, industry working groups, and academic partners
• Provide guidance to business on ethical AI adoption and risk management
• AI Advocacy & Enablement: Champion the adoption of advanced AI and GenAI solutions across business, demonstrating values through projects, MVP and case studies
• Serve as an internal advisor and educator on AI capabilities, demystifying technology for senior stakeholders and business owners
• Maintain awareness of external AI landscape including frontier models, regulatory developments and competitor activity

Qualifications/Requirements

• 10 to 15 Years of track record in AI/ML realm – either through technical practice, product ownership or risk / governance roles with deep AI exposure
• Strong understanding of AI lifecycle and AI/ML concepts including LLMs, Generative AI, model risk, algorithmic bias and explainability
• 5+ Years of experience with model validation methodologies
• Working knowledge of AI regulatory frameworks & ethics principles
• Superb communication skills – able to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts for non-technical audience with confidence and clarity
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Ethics, Law, or related field
• Responsible AI or AI Ethics certifications is desirable
• Experience contributing to AI governance bodies, ethics boards or industry working groups a plus

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.

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.