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.

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub 2) is a newly set up technology centre located in Kuala Lumpur as part of UOB Group Technology and Operations to deliver innovative financial technology solutions that enable business growth and technology transformation.

About the Department

The Technology and Operations function is comprised of five teams of specialists with distinct capabilities: business partnership, technology, operations, risk governance and planning support and services. We work closely together to harness the power of technology to support our physical and digital banking services and operations. This includes developing, centralising and standardising technology systems as well as banking operations in Singapore and overseas branches.

Job Responsibilities

Risk Management & Governance

• The management and monitoring of all the operational risk arising within the function.
• Support 1st line in identification, assessment and escalation of risk pertaining to the function
• Review and recommend resolutions to Risk related escalations from the business / functions keeping in mind Risk Appetite thresholds, policies and procedures.
• Work with business to clarify / interpret any policy related matters or queries.
• Identify internal / external insights and emerging risks that can impact the function.
• Attend relevant risk committees representing Risk in advising, challenging and providing Risk insights to business / functions stakeholders.
• Training and Awareness: Cross-train and mentor other staff members as needed to embed risk culture within the organization

Assurance Review

• Use a range of sources and methods to obtain knowledge and apply judgment based on sound business knowledge of day-to-day assurance review work; this includes identifying and assessing key risks and designing testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the key controls in place to mitigate risk.
• Occasionally participate in ad hoc projects and special investigations. The Technology Assurance Domain Lead works in a cooperative manner with subject matter experts (SME) and other teams from across the function in integrated assurance reviews and actively contributes to the delivery of team plans in support of the functional and business strategies under limited supervision.
• Proactively develop and maintain professional consultative working relationships with the technology risk team, with internal stakeholders, and use a range of approaches to collect relevant and readily available information to assess risk, resolve issues or carry out tasks.
• Have a good understanding of the relevant functional area\'s developments and continuously develop technical expertise relevant to the industry.

Business Continuity and Resilience

• Responsible for the continuity planning to facilitate business continuity and pandemic plans
• Ensure support teams remain resilient during a BCP event by ensuring secondary locations has adequate resources, capacity and capability
• Perform annual hub down tests for all domains and locations in scope

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of Technology Assurance or IT audit experience, preferably from the financial industry or Big 4.
• Exposure to MAS Technology Risk Management guidelines is mandatory.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of banking or technology processes, banking products and the overall industry.
• Experience in managing operational resilience risk
• Understanding of Risk and Control Self - Assessment methodology including Control Design.
• Well versed in the technical security controls for at least one of the following areas: web security, network security, system security, DLP controls, IAM, etc.
• Experience in usage of data analytics for IT audit or assurance work will be a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) to deliver timely technology assurance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management, analytical, problem solving, communication, influencing, planning and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and driven, able to work independently and lead small teams in some reviews/projects.
• Able to work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Able to work in virtual, global teams in a matrix organisation, transfer knowledge and develop capability of team members.

Be a part of UOB Family

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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