VP, Security Education & Awareness, Group Information Security

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd. seeks an Education & Awareness professional to develop and deliver impactful IT security training. You will create materials, design simulations, and ensure regulatory alignment to strengthen security culture among employees.

The role requires experience in security education programs, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while engaging with diverse stakeholders. Join UOB to contribute to a secure organizational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and delivering Education and Awareness programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who is resourceful and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Cheerful personality and enjoys working with people.

Responsibilities

• Create and update educational materials regarding IT security policies, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure alignment with organisational goals and compliance with information security standards and regulations.
• Design and deliver training modules and simulations to convey cybersecurity practices.
• Plan and execute targeted training methods for high-risk businesses and roles.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external experts to develop current and engaging content.
• Maintain documentation, processes, procedures and metrics for effective management of services.
• Provide support for Audit and Regulatory requests.

Skills

Education programme development

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Social engineering awareness

Independent worker

People skills

Education

Degree in IT/Mass Communications/Business

Cybersecurity qualification (advantage)

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.

Job Description

This incumbent will report to the Head of Security Education, Awareness and Communications to deliver impactful content and initiatives to reduce susceptibility to cyber threats while enhancing positive security culture among Bank employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update educational materials regarding UOB’s IT security policies, regulations and guidelines as well the individual’s responsibility to safeguard information assets.

• Ensure alignment with organisational goals and compliance with information security standards and regulations.

• Design and deliver training modules and simulations to convey practical cybersecurity experience and responsibility to information security.

• Plan and execute targeted training methods and content to high-risk businesses and/or roles.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external experts to develop content that is relevant, current and engaging.

• Maintain documentation, processes, procedures and metrics to demonstrate effective and efficient management of services and capabilities.

• Provide support for Audit and Regulatory requests

Requirements:

• Degree in IT/Mass Communications/Business from a recognised education institution.

• Related professional qualification in Cybersecurity will be advantageous although not mandatory.

• Experience in creating and delivering Education and Awareness programmes.

• Effective understanding human behaviours and susceptibility to social engineering techniques.

• Good knowledge and understanding of business and security requirements and needs, with the ability to establish rapport and maintain a high level of stakeholder trust and confidence.

• Process- and stakeholder-oriented with understanding of basic security concepts and technologies.

• Self-starter who is resourceful and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Cheerful personality and enjoys working with people

Additional Requirements

University-Bachelor - Business Communications, University-Bachelor - Psychology & Social Science

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.