Assistant VP, Group Strategy & Transformation at United Overseas Bank Limited Co

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Stakeholder Management, C-suite Presentation Skills, Strategic Planning, Influencing, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Project Delivery, Financial Services Knowledge, Change Management

Industry

Banking

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. Job Description The Strategy Team within Group Strategy & Transformation supports senior management in shaping the Bank’s strategic direction, facilitating key decision‑making, and driving execution of Group‑wide strategic initiatives. The role combines strategy formulation, analytical support, governance, execution discipline, performance monitoring, working across business segments and Group functions. Key Responsibilities Support the development of Group strategy and vision papers, including strategic direction, priorities, and long‑term themes. Conduct high‑level strategic research and analysis on macroeconomic, industry, and competitive trends to support strategy formulation and decisions. Support execution of Group strategic initiatives, including initiative structuring, delivery tracking, and coordination across stakeholders to ensure successful execution. Facilitate Group‑level strategic decision‑making by developing structured analysis, options assessments, and recommendations. Support governance, prioritisation, and control of strategic investments, ensuring alignment with Group strategy and value creation objectives. Support development and monitoring of the Group performance/ strategic KPIs. Act as secretariat for key management committees. Requirements Candidates to have strong consulting background, minimum 2 years of relevant experience with financial services or banking knowledge and experience in Asian markets are preferred. Skills we are looking for: Exceptional analytical and creative problem solving skills Experience with research (e.g. quantitative and qualitative, primary and secondary) Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, bringing a structured approach Proven track record in driving and delivering research and strategy projects Strong stakeholder management; works well across teams such as sales, product, technology, finance, etc. Strong influencer; track record of influencing decisions and opinions of others especially senior stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication including C-suite presentation skills. Ability to articulate concepts and complex ideas in clear and impactful manner Passionate about driving change. Having a curious mind to challenge status quo and provide innovative solutions and different perspectives Highly organized, and able to multi-task Intelligent self-starter with resilience and resourcefulness 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. Apply now and make a Difference Together, Let’s Build the Future of ASEAN We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term. Explore career opportunities with us today. UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region. Career Site: UOB Career site

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Responsibilities

Support the development of Group strategy and vision papers while conducting high-level research on macroeconomic and competitive trends. Drive the execution of strategic initiatives and facilitate decision-making through structured analysis and performance monitoring.