FVP, Team Lead Operations Risk

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

• Developing, maintaining and reviewing the ORM related frameworks, policies and procedures & guidelines.
• Assist in developing Operational Risk Management methodologies, tools and techniques in consultation with Group Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM).
• Must be well versed with incident reporting, KORI, third party risk management, product program, scenario analysis and MRA (self declared risk) and agile to take on/lead any of the these ORM programs.
• Conduct regular briefings on Operational Risk Management for Business / Support units.
• Facilitating and providing support and guidance to business/ support units with regards to ORM initiatives as well as the ORM system.
• Secretariat function for ORWG, ORMC and Crisis Management Team (simulation exercise) including scheduling the meeting, reviewing presentation slides, minutes of meetings and matters arising.
• Preparation of ORM related updates/reports to Senior Management committee and Board.
• Familiar with BNM ORR reporting and confidence in engaging BNM/Management, when required.
• Supervise and support the Shariah Risk Management (SRM) function which is embedded within ORM.
• Prepare or support the ICAAP operational risk stress test activities and methodology.
• Supervise and co-ordinate on risk culture and recovery/resolution planning.
• Drive people management, development and culture.
• Attend relevant forums and/or committees (when necessary), namely Capital Working Group, Risk Capital Committee, Business Continuity Management Committee, Shariah Committee, PFS AML & Risk Forum (PARF), Finance BRCM forum and Compensation Review Panel; as appropriate.
  
  

Job Requirement

• 10 –15 years of relevant experience in operational risk, compliance, audit, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or senior advisory role within financial services or regulated industries.
• Proven track record in risk assessment, control design, and remediation.
• Experience in interacting with regulators, internal and external stakeholders including internal audit functions.
• Deep understanding of operational risk frameworks, relevant regulatory policies/guidelines and control environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive risk culture.
• Adequate familiarity with technology risk, cyber risk, third party risk risk, data governance and Shariah risk (as appropriate)
• Strategic thinking and ability to align risk practices with business objectives.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office modules & presentation skills.
  
  

Additional Requirements

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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.

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