Vice President – Retail & Operations Audit

Company: 2501 UOB (Thai) Public Company Limited

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

• Support the Division Head in defining the audit strategy for Personal Financial Services (PFS) & credit-related audits, and manage the annual audit plan, staff development, and budget.

• Lead team to perform different types of audits such as global, thematic or business portfolio audits of UOBT’s Head Office Operations as well as its subsidiaries.

• Review, supervise and monitor the execution of audit tasks as planned.

• Develop/enhance audit activities and update audit programs as necessary.

• Evaluate direct reports’ performances and provide appropriate supervision and feedback.

• Coordinate/provide audit efforts where appropriate with external auditors and regulators.

• Initiate and oversee PFS and UOBT Subsidiaries’ audit transformation towards data/behavioral analyses and continuous auditing.

• Identify/develop new audit techniques, tools and update audit manual where applicable to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audit works.

• Prepare, finalize, and distribute audit reports to relevant stakeholders and management, ensuring timely responses, appropriate documentation, and implementation of remedial actions as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) highly preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in internal or external audit, with at least 8-10 years in a leadership role within the banking or financial services industry, specifically focusing on retail banking and operations.

• In-depth knowledge of retail banking products, processes, and associated risks (e.g., credit risk, operational risk, market risk, fraud risk).

• Strong understanding of banking laws, regulations, and best practices in Thailand and international audit standards.

• Proven track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing audit teams.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Thai and English, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.

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Remark: The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank’s policy. 

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the 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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