Serve as centralised contact point for BU/SUs under the Retail Segment in relation to Regulatory, External/Internal examination and Operational Risk Framework (KRCSA/KORI), and coordinate with other units across the Bank (i.e. Compliance, Legal, Operational Risk Management (ORM), Internal Audit, etc.) to complete tasks within a defined timeline;
Provide baseline advisory on Operational Risk Management framework, interpretation and enforcement of applicable regulatory requirements to BU/SUs under the Retail Segment;
Develop and maintain the guidelines related to the responsible areas for the Retail Segment;
Monitor, communicate, and conduct independent reviews on Key Risk and Control Self-Assessment and Key Operational Risk Indicators according to ORM’s framework for BU/SUs under the Retail Segment to ensure timeliness of work and quality control are maintained;
Work with compliance and legal to successfully drive the In-Business Compliance Risk Management within the first line, including guiding businesses to effectively identify and mitigate regulatory risks to operate within their risk appetite;
Stay abreast of banking business regulations, particularly in the Retail Segment, facilitate and monitor BU/SUs in conducting Regulatory Impact Assessment Questionnaire for the new / updated regulations, provide advice / recommendation and participate in the execution of projects and processes if any changes are required, and escalate risks and delays that may occur to ensure compliance and timely implementation;
Liaise with BU/SUs under the Retail Segment on regulators/internal audit requests to deliver completed requests within the defined timeline;
Perform other duties / ad hoc projects related to Regulatory Compliance and Operational Risk Management as assigned.
Education and Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Operational Risk Management/Regulatory Compliance/Internal Audit.
Preferably 3 years of work experience in Operational Risk Management, Compliance, Audit or related fields in a financial institution.
Experience in Operational Risk Management and Risk Advisory is highly preferred.
Sound understanding of Operational Risk Management and regulatory requirements, particularly in retail banking products and processes.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and willing to facilitate, collaborate and build effective working relationships with stakeholders from various functions.
Excellent critical and analytical skills – the ability to correctly interpret underlying information/data, assess and summarise its impact on risk and regulatory compliance.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage several assignments and establish priorities.
Proven problem-solving skills, self-starter attitude, as well as teamwork.
Detail-focused, result-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, with a good attitude.
Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite as well as experience with specific applications relevant to Operational Risk Management such as GRC.
Good command of English; communication and writing skills.
Skills
Operational Risk Management
Microsoft Office Suite
GRC
Problem Solving
Functions
Accounting & Finance
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Full-Time
Company
UOB
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Industry:
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