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
Role & Responsibilities
You will support the
Regulatory Compliance – Assurance & Governance team in delivering
Group Compliance Assurance Reviews. The role involves conducting
risk‑based compliance assurance work, including thematic and portfolio reviews, across Head Office functions, and providing independent oversight over key regulatory and conduct risks. You will
work with data and analytics outputs to support data‑enabled assurance activities.
You will support the end‑to‑end planning, execution, and reporting of compliance assurance reviews, including:
- Supporting the planning and scoping of compliance assurance reviews, including thematic and portfolio reviews
- Understanding regulatory requirements and key compliance risk relevant to assigned reviews
- Assisting in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of controls
- Using data and analytics outputs to identify risk indicators, trends, and exceptions to inform review scope and testing
- Interpreting outputs from Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Qlik Sense) prepared by data analytics teams
- Performing walkthroughs and control testing
- Contributing to practical, business‑focused observations and recommendations
- Supporting the drafting of clear and structured assurance reports
- Tracking issues and management action plans, and supporting escalation where required
You will also support compliance governance and management reporting, including:
- Preparing materials for management and governance forums
- Assisting with periodic reporting to the Head of Group Compliance
Requirements
- A recognised degree with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in compliance, risk management, audit, assurance, or a financial institution.
- Good understanding of risk and control concepts from a compliance or assurance perspective.
- Exposure to data analytics, dashboards or reporting tools is an advantage; interest in developing data‑enabled assurance capability is expected
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to analyse issues objectively and apply sound judgement.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to support preparation of reports and presentation materials.
- Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
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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