VP1 Functional Business Analyst (Corporate), Group Enterprise T&O

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Functional Business Analyst to drive cross-functional delivery from requirements through deployment.

You will translate stakeholder needs into functional specifications, manage risks and coordinate multiple workstreams in a banking environment.

Strong stakeholder management, regulatory awareness and execution focus are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements analysis and process design.
• Knowledge of PMO governance, change management and testing controls.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in banking.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to elicit, validate and prioritise business requirements.
• Lead projects and workstreams from initiation through deployment and stabilisation.
• Coordinate vendors, partners and service providers to deliver outcomes.
• Support SIT/UAT and defect tracking.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Execution focus

Ambiguity management

Delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB: United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Management

Engage stakeholders to elicit, validate and prioritise business requirements. Analyse to-be business and operational processes; perform impact assessments. Define functional and non-functional requirements aligned to business objectives and control standards. Assess initiatives, change requests, dependencies, risks and scope impacts. Translate requirements into functional specifications, process documentation and delivery artefacts. Manage requirement-related risks, issues and scope changes.

Project Delivery & PMO Governance

Lead projects and workstreams from initiation through deployment and stabilisation. Manage project plans, milestones, RAID, dependencies, governance forums and status reporting. Maintain PMO governance across actions, risks, issues, decisions and change requests. Coordinate Business, Technology and external partners to deliver agreed outcomes. Provide status updates, escalations and decision points to senior stakeholders.

Testing, Implementation & Operational Readiness

Review test plan and functional test scope prepared by testing team. Support SIT and UAT, including defect prioritization, tracking and resolution.

Vendor, Risk & Control Management

Coordinate vendors, implementation partners and service providers. Support RFP activities, vendor evaluation, SoW governance and delivery tracking.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in banking, consulting, project management, business analysis or transformation roles.
• Proven experience in hybrid Project Manager / Functional Business Analyst role.
• Strong track record managing complex initiatives and multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Knowledge of Strategic Branding, Corporate Communications, HR, Employee Experience or related functions advantageous.
• Experience with HR systems, workflow platforms, content management or employee engagement platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, PMO governance, change management, testing and implementation controls.
• Experience in requirements analysis, process design, solution evaluation and impact assessment.
• Experience managing vendors, SoW, procurement activities, RFP processes and delivery governance.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, audit, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Resourceful and hands-on with strong execution focus.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritise competing demands and deliver under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline.

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.

Our Culture and Career Opportunities

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.

About UOB & Market Position

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