VP, Technology Assurance Team Lead

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 Technology Assurance Domain Lead in developing and managing the targeted control review work plan. Contribute to strengthening governance and control processes by ensuring effective internal controls across the Group’s Technology functions. Plan, lead, and execute risk‑based targeted reviews, including compliance assessments against IT policies and relevant regulations. Focus areas include Technology, Security, and application controls. Apply sound business judgment and leverage diverse sources of information to identify and assess key risks. Design and perform testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls mitigating those risks. Work closely with subject matter experts and cross‑functional teams on integrated assurance reviews. Actively contribute to team objectives aligned with functional and business strategies, operating with limited supervision. Support the continuous improvement of the assurance review approach by developing use cases that leverage digital tools and data analytics. Aim to enhance review coverage, quality, and productivity. Provide professional coverage and advisory support to assurance colleagues in overseas locations, ensuring consistency and quality across regions. Engage actively with team members to promote knowledge sharing and foster a collaborative work environment. Undertake ad‑hoc assignments as required, contributing to broader team and organizational goals. Assist in managing the Technology Audit and Regulatory Inspection process. Review regulatory responses and provide advisory input where appropriate. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent are highly desirable. At least 8 years of relevant experience in external or internal audit or risk management functions is required. Good understanding of MAS Technology Risk Management guidelines and other equivalent regulations is preferred. Well versed in the technical security controls for one of the following areas: web / cloud / network / system security, DLP controls, IAM, AS/400 and Unix operating systems controls, database controls. Experience in usage of data analytics for audit reviews and/or continuous auditing will be a strong plus. Familiarity with governance control frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS, COBIT, SOC 2 etc.) would be an advantage. Adaptability in multi‑cultural settings. Additional Requirements Develop, Engage, English, Execute, Strategise Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr