HR Risk and Control Manager

UOB Group; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB Vietnam is seeking an HR risk and controls professional to support risk management, compliance, and internal control activities across HR operations.

You will review HR policies, maintain control documentation, and lead risk assessments, BCM activities, AML reviews, and vendor governance to ensure regulatory alignment.

This role requires collaboration with HR partners across regions and a strong eye for regulatory detail to protect the bank's operations.

Responsibilities

• Review HR policies from a risk/control perspective and ensure proper documentation.
• Oversee and coordinate regular risk and control activities, including KRCS and data monitoring.
• Support Anti-money laundering control self-assessments and regulatory reviews with prepared data.

Job description

Job Description

Company: 3801 UOB Vietnam 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 Objectives

The role supports the implementation and execution of Human Resources (HR) risk management, compliance, and internal control activities. The incumbent is responsible for performing day-to-day risk and control processes, ensuring that HR operations are conducted in compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable labor laws. The role also contributes to the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of HR-related risks, while supporting the maintenance of a strong risk and control environment across the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

Support the review of, and recommend continuous enhancement of HR policies, procedures, standards, and operating processes from a Risk Control perspective. Oversee the maintenance of proper documentation of HR controls and procedures. Manage and execute regular risk and control activities, including:

• -Preparation and documentation of Key Risk Control Self-Assessments;
• -Collection and monitoring of Key Operational Risk Indicators data;
• -Coordination of Risk Culture surveys / assessments;
• -Tracking and updating operational risk incidents, ensuring proper escalation and follow-up;
• -Supporting Anti-money laundering control self-assessment and regulatory compliance reviews by preparing and vetting required data and documentation;
• -Coordination of HR Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities, including maintaining BCP documentation, coordinating exercises, and tracking follow-up actions.

Support due diligence, onboarding, and monitoring of HR-related vendors, including reviewing documentation, following up with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with vendor governance and contract/risk review requirements. Monitor the