First Vice President Business Continuity Management - Business Continuity Management, Toga

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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

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.

About the Department

Group Technology and Operations (GTO) provide software and system development, information technology support services and banking operations.

We have centralized and standardized the technology components into Singapore, creating a global footprint which can be utilized for supporting our regional subsidiaries and the branches around the world. We operate and support 19 countries with this architecture to provide a secure and flexible banking infrastructure.

Our Operations divisions provide transactional customer services for our businesses while also focusing on cost efficiency through process improvements, automation and straight through processing.

Job Description

This is a senior specialist role within UOB’s Group Business Continuity Management (BCM) function. Reporting to the Group Head of Business Continuity Management, you will drive the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Bank’s Business Continuity Management programme across the Group, strengthening operational resilience and ensuring the continuity of essential business operations and services in the event of a crisis. The role will also act as the deputy to the Group Head of Business Continuity Management, supporting the oversight and delivery of Group-wide BCM initiatives, governance and regulatory engagements.

The incumbent is expected to work closely with various stakeholders in the Bank and deliver on the programme activities, including direct ownership of selected business and support unit functions.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of business continuity guidelines and plans, processes and systems to effectively support the Group’s crisis management, business continuity and resilience programmes for the Bank.
• Conduct risk assessment, business impact analysis, business continuity planning and crisis management planning
• Ensure plans are in line with policy and guideline requirements.
• Validate plans via coordination and execution of business continuity-related tests and exercises
• Strengthen BCM awareness at all levels by delivering training and awareness workshops
• Align Group-wide BCM practices, enhance BCM readiness of overseas subsidiaries and overseas branches
• Lead the planning and execution of resilience projects and initiatives in alignment with strategic priorities
• Integrate industry and regulatory BCM best practices and enhance resilience for the Group
• Support operational readiness of recovery facilities, command centres and resources
• Support crisis invocation and coordinate implementation of recovery resources as appropriate
• Maintain compliance towards Bank and regulatory BCM policies and guidelines
• Support and manage controls testing and audit requests
• Represent the Bank to liaise with regulators and work with industry (e.g. ABS) on matters relating to business continuity and resilience readiness.

Job Requirements

• Recognized university degree
• Working experience in the finance sector and demonstrated involvement in Business Continuity and Resilience, and Crisis Management of at least 12 years
• Sound comprehension of banking products and services
• Familiar with Operational Resiliency and BCM regulatory requirements, particularly Singapore
• Experience in regulatory and industry engagements (e.g. MAS, ABS), external audit and risk governance is preferred
• Professionally accredited BCM practitioner (e.g. BCI, DRI) is an advantage
• Takes ownership, demonstrates broader and strategic thinking
• Self-starter and leads with minimal or no supervision
• Mature, confident and assertive
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical, resourceful, creative and self-driven

Additional Requirements

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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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