The Assistant Vice President, Credit Risk Model Validation is responsible for independently assessing the soundness, performance and regulatory compliance of credit risk models, including probability of default, loss given default and exposure at default models. The role typically requires a degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline, along with several years of experience in model development, validation, credit risk or quantitative analysis. Candidates should understand banking regulations, model governance and statistical techniques, and be comfortable using tools such as Python, R, SAS or SQL. Strong analytical, report-writing and stakeholder-management skills are expected, as the successful candidate will explain findings to senior management, auditors, regulators and model owners.
United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia and selected international financial centres. Founded in 1935, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, corporate banking, investment banking and treasury services. UOB serves individuals, businesses, multinational companies and institutional clients through branches, digital platforms and regional subsidiaries. Following its acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, UOB has strengthened its regional presence and customer base. The bank places strong emphasis on responsible banking, risk management, digital transformation and long-term relationships. Its Singapore headquarters offers opportunities across banking operations, technology, finance, compliance, credit risk, data, investment and customer-facing functions. Employees generally work in a structured, professional environment with strong regulatory standards and opportunities to collaborate across Asia.
Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong employment opportunities in banking, technology, healthcare, logistics, engineering, professional services and multinational headquarters. Its financial district is concentrated around Marina Bay, Raffles Place and the wider Central Business District. The culture is multicultural, efficient and generally professional, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle benefits include excellent public transport, diverse food, modern healthcare, safe neighbourhoods and easy access to parks and beaches, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign professionals usually need employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass, with eligibility depending on salary, qualifications, experience and the employer’s assessment. S Pass routes may apply to some skilled roles but have quotas and levies. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking access and tax registration, and compare commute times carefully because central housing is expensive.
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