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UOB · 1 month ago

VP, Risk Management & Controls, Group Technology

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network. The VP of Risk Management & Controls will provide oversight and support for risk management, implement risk frameworks, and coordinate risk assessments and reporting activities within the technology domain.

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Responsibilities

Provide risk management oversight and support for management
Support the Team Head in managing regular governance committees by preparing relevant risk reports and highlighting key issues and trends in the risk dashboard
Implement the risk and control framework to ensure effective risk management
Manage periodic risk assessments, attestations, and reporting activities
Coordinate the implementation of operational risk and compliance initiatives and policies
Support risk matters, representing technology teams in risk and control discussions
Provide technology risk support to Domain leads and their teams
Facilitate and coordinate self-assessment activities such as Regulatory Requirement Self-Assessment and Risk & Control Self-Assessment
Conduct independent control testing to support control monitoring, attestations, and review/reporting of regulatory compliance breaches and operational risk incidents
Lead audit management activities including pre-audit checks and coordination with audit teams during and after audit engagements involving Technology teams
Conduct targeted risk assessments, deep dives, and focused reviews on specific risk areas
Collaborate with Technology units to resolve identified risk issues
Proactively identify risks by monitoring technology performance in risk and compliance management
Track resolution of issues arising from regulatory breaches, operational incidents, special reviews, audits, and inspections
Provide training and support to strengthen risk culture and awareness within Technology units

Qualification

Risk ManagementAudit ManagementTechnology Risk AdvisoryControl TestingCISACISMBanking Processes KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Minimum of 8 years of working experience, with at least 5 years in a risk & control or audit function within a banking environment
Extensive experience in managing or assessing the adequacy of controls over technology activities in a banking context
Strong ability to identify risks, assess control effectiveness, and recommend appropriate control enhancements
Excellent analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills
Proven experience in leading and managing projects
Effective communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple disciplines and levels

Preferred

Professional certifications such as CISA or CISM are advantageous
Preferably possesses strong knowledge of retail and corporate banking processes and products

Company

We’re here to do Right By You. At UOB, we aspire to build a better future for the people and businesses in the region.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.67B
2025-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $979M
2025-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $35M
2024-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $651.52M

Leadership Team

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Richard Maloney
President and CEO
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Kevin Lim
SVP, Group Strategy
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