VP, Risk & Control Governance – Wholesale Loan Operations

United Overseas Bank Limited; Central (LA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited seeks a senior professional to lead risk & control governance for Wholesale Loan Operations. You will oversee risk indicators, control assessments and remediation actions across multiple countries, while coordinating audits and regulatory reviews.

The role requires deep experience in operational risk, loan operations and transformation programs, with a focus on automation and AI-enabled controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of banking operations experience with at least 8 years in Wholesale Banking / Loan Operations, Operational Risk, Control Governance, Audit or Transformation functions.
• Strong understanding of wholesale loan products, loan lifecycle processes, credit administration and documentation controls.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, ESA methodologies or continuous improvement frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and manage regulatory examinations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational risk and control governance framework across Group Wholesale Loan Operations.
• Establish and maintain risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting processes for effective risk management.
• Ensure adherence to Group policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Review control effectiveness, identify gaps and drive remediation actions.
• Coordinate Internal/External Audit, Compliance Reviews and Regulatory Examinations for Wholesale Loan Operations.
• Drive Change Management and Transformation programs, promoting automation and AI initiatives across processes.

Skills

Operational Risk

Control Governance

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

AI/RPA/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Banking/Accounting/Risk Management/IT

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited seeks a senior professional to lead risk & control governance for Wholesale Loan Operations. You will oversee risk indicators, control assessments and remediation actions across multiple countries, while coordinating audits and regulatory reviews.

The role requires deep experience in operational risk, loan operations and transformation programs, with a focus on automation and AI-enabled controls.