UOB

Executive Director, Group Governance, Risk & Compliance Office

UOB
BusinessCentral Region (City Area)Full-time1 months ago

About the role

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Executive Director role in the Group Governance, Risk & Compliance Office at United Overseas Bank (UOB), a leading Asian bank. The position focuses on enhancing enterprise risk governance architecture, integrating conduct and compliance risks into frameworks, and aligning governance with regulatory expectations across the region.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance the Group's enterprise risk governance architecture.
  • Drive integration of conduct, behavioral and compliance risk considerations into established risk management frameworks.
  • Ensure governance practices remain robust, forward-looking and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
  • Uphold strong risk discipline and shape governance standards across a dynamic regional platform.
  • Report to the Deputy Head of GGRC and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Bank's reputation for prudence and strong governance.
  • Strengthen and align governance standards, risk oversight and conduct expectations across jurisdictions.
  • Support the bank's next phase of growth by ensuring governance practices are robust and forward-looking.

Requirements

  • Seasoned governance professional with experience in risk management and compliance.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise risk governance architecture.
  • Experience integrating conduct, behavioral and compliance risks into risk frameworks.
  • Knowledge of evolving regulatory expectations in Asia Pacific.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  • Strategic thinker with ability to drive change.
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in banking or financial services.
  • Degree in Finance, Business, Law, Risk Management or related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM or CAMS preferred.