VP, Security Education & Awareness, Group Information Security

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

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd seeks a Security Education Specialist to deliver impactful cybersecurity content and programs that reduce susceptibility to threats while promoting a positive security culture across the bank’s staff.

You will develop and update training materials, align with policies, and design engaging simulations. A degree in IT, communications, or business is required, with cybersecurity qualifications considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Mass Communications or Business from a recognised institution.
• Professional cybersecurity qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience creating and delivering Education and Awareness programmes.

Responsibilities

• Create and update educational materials on UOB IT security policies and guidelines.
• Design and deliver training modules and simulations to improve security behaviours.
• Plan and execute targeted training for high‑risk roles or business units.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to keep content relevant and engaging.
• Maintain documentation, processes and metrics to demonstrate service effectiveness.
• Support audits and regulatory requests.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Training design

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

IT/Communications/Business degree

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

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