VP2 Business Continuity Management (BCM) TOGA

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) seeks a senior specialist to drive the Group BCM programme, enhancing operational resilience and ensuring readiness across the bank. You will own selected business and support-unit functions, coordinate tests, and lead resilience initiatives with various stakeholders.

The role requires extensive experience in finance BCM, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to guide overseas subsidiaries toward unified BCM practices and audits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Business Continuity, Resilience and Crisis Management in finance.
• Strong understanding of banking products and services and BCM regulatory requirements.
• Accredited BCM practitioner (e.g. BCI, DRI) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of BCM guidelines, plans, and tests across the Group.
• Conduct risk assessments, BIA, and crisis management planning.
• Align plans with policy requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate trainings and awareness workshops to boost BCM maturity.
• Ensure overseas subsidiaries align BCM practices with Group standards.
• Support recovery facilities readiness and crisis invocation when needed.
• Liaise with regulators and participate in industry bodies on BCM matters.

Skills

Business Continuity

Crisis Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

University degree

Job description

About UOB

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

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.

About The Department

Group Technology and Operations (GTO) provides software and system development, information technology support services and banking operations. We have centralized and standardized the technology components into Singapore, creating a global footprint which can be utilized for supporting our regional subsidiaries and the branches around the world. We operate and support 19 countries with this architecture to provide a secure and flexible banking infrastructure. Our Operations divisions provide transactional customer services for our businesses while also focusing on cost efficiency through process improvements, automation and straight through processing.

Job Description

This is a specialist role within UOB’s Group Business Continuity Management function. Reporting to the Group Business Continuity Management Head, you will drive the implementation of the business continuity programme across the Banking Group, enhancing operational resilience and ensuring continuity of essential business operations and services in the event of a crisis. The incumbent is expected to work closely with various stakeholders in the Bank and deliver on the programme activities, including direct ownership of selected business and support unit functions.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Lead the development and implementation of business continuity guidelines and plans, processes and systems to effectively support the Group’s crisis management , business continuity and resilience programmes for the Bank.
• Conduct risk assessment, business impact analysis, business continuity planning and crisis management planning
• Ensure plans are in-line with policy and guideline requirements.
• Validate plans via coordination and execution of business continuity-related tests and exercises
• Strengthen BCM awareness at all levels by delivering training and awareness workshops
• Align Group-wide BCM practices, enhance BCM readiness of overseas subsidiaries and overseas branches
• Lead the planning and execution of resilience projects and initiatives in alignment with strategic priorities
• Integrate industry and regulatory BCM best practices and enhance resilience for the Group
• Support operational readiness of recovery facilities, command centres and resources
• Support crisis invocation and coordinate implementation of recovery resources as appropriate
• Maintain compliance towards Bank and regulatory BCM policies and guidelines
• Support and manage controls testing and audit requests
• Represent the Bank to liaise with regulators and work with industry (e.g. ABS) on matters relating to business continuity and resilience readiness.

Job Requirements

Technical Skills

• Recognized university degree
• Working experience in the finance sector and demonstrated involvement in Business Continuity and Resilience, and Crisis Management of at least 10 years
• Sound comprehension of banking products and services
• Familiar with Operational Resiliency and BCM regulatory requirements, particularly Singapore
• Experience with external audit and risk governance is preferred
• Professionally accredited BCM practitioner (e.g. BCI, DRI) is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Takes ownership, demonstrates broader and strategic thinking
• Self-starter and leads with minimal or no supervision
• Mature, confident and assertive
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical, resourceful, creative and self-driven

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.