UOB
Financial Services
VP,OperationalRiskManagement[ORMTeamLead]
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“VP, Operational Risk Management [ORM Team Lead] at UOB. Skills: Operational Risk Management, leadership, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance. Oversee the end‑to‑end Operational Risk Management framework for Retail and Channels ensuring alignment with enterprise risk policies and regulatory expectations. Ensure operational risk policies, procedures, and standards are properly implemented, maintained, and adhered to by the business”
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset; sound judgment
checking and collection of criminal records
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
experience in Operational Risk Management within financial services or banking, In-depth knowledge of operational risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations, Proven leadership and people management experience, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, Analytical mindset with sound judgment and attention to detail
What You'll Do.
Oversee the end‑to‑end Operational Risk Management framework for Retail and Channels ensuring alignment with enterprise risk policies and regulatory expectations
Ensure operational risk policies
and standards are properly implemented
and adhered to by the business
Provide oversight of key operational risk tools
including risk and control self‑assessments (RCSA)
key risk indicators (KRIs)
and issue management processes
Lead the identification
and monitoring of operational risks across business activities
and third‑party arrangements
Review and challenge risk assessments and control effectiveness
ensuring timely escalation of material risks and issues
Monitor operational loss events
and remediation plans to prevent recurrence
Prepare and present timely and accurate operational risk reports to senior management
and governance forums
Support regulatory inquiries
and independent risk reviews
ensuring effective issue tracking and remediation
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal governance standards related to operational risk
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders
providing guidance on operational risk matters and control design
Partner with Compliance
and other risk functions to strengthen the overall control environment
Support business initiatives and change programs by assessing operational risks and control implications
and mentor the Operational Risk Management team
ensuring appropriate coverage
and succession planning
Promote a operational risk awareness and control culture across Retail and Channels
Ensure business continuity and resilience considerations are embedded within operational risk practices
Support Crisis Management exercise
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Compliance, Technology, Operations, Internal Audit, and other risk functions to strengthen the overall control environment; Lead, develop, and mentor the Operational Risk Management team
Communication Scope
communication; influencing skills
Full Job Description
**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** Oversee the end‑to‑end Operational Risk Management framework for Retail and Channels ensuring alignment with enterprise risk policies and regulatory expectations. Ensure operational risk policies, procedures, and standards are properly implemented, maintained, and adhered to by the business. Provide oversight of key operational risk tools, including risk and control self‑assessments (RCSA), incident management, key risk indicators (KRIs), and issue management processes. **_Risk Identification, Assessment & Monitoring_** * Lead the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational risks across business activities, processes, systems, and third‑party arrangements. * Review and challenge risk assessments and control effectiveness, ensuring timely escalation of material risks and issues. * Monitor operational loss events, root cause analysis, and remediation plans to prevent recurrence. **_Reporting, Escalation & Regulatory Compliance_** * Prepare and present timely and accurate operational risk reports to senior management, risk committees, and governance forums. * Support regulatory inquiries, internal audits, and independent risk reviews, ensuring effective issue tracking and remediation. * Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory r
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