VP, Security Education & Awareness, Group Information Security

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore seeks a specialist to deliver impactful cybersecurity education programs to reduce susceptibility to threats among employees.

You will create materials, train staff, and ensure alignment with security standards, collaborating with internal teams and external experts.

The role requires a degree in IT/Communications/Business, plus experience in Education and Awareness programmes and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Education program design

Stakeholder engagement

Cybersecurity awareness

Analytical skills

Social engineering awareness

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor IT/Mass Communications/Business

Bachelor - Business Communications

Bachelor - Psychology & Social Science

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.

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.

Career Site: UOB Career site