The role leads technology assurance and governance for UOB Asset Management in Singapore. Responsibilities typically include overseeing IT risk and control frameworks, technology audits, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity governance, policy development, control testing, issue remediation, and reporting to senior management and relevant committees. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in technology risk, IT governance, information security, audit, or assurance, preferably within financial services or asset management. Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations, risk frameworks, cloud and infrastructure controls, and technology operations is valuable. The successful candidate should be an effective communicator who can influence stakeholders, manage senior-level discussions, challenge control weaknesses constructively, and coordinate remediation across technology and business teams.
UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) is the asset management arm of United Overseas Bank, one of Southeast Asia’s major banking groups. Established in Singapore, UOBAM provides investment management services to institutions, corporations, intermediaries, and individual investors across Asia and other international markets. Its offerings generally include equities, fixed income, multi-asset portfolios, alternatives, exchange-traded funds, and customised investment solutions. UOBAM operates within a highly regulated financial environment, placing strong emphasis on governance, risk management, technology resilience, compliance, and client trust. As part of UOB Group, the company benefits from the bank’s regional network and financial resources while maintaining specialist expertise in investment management. Its Singapore operations support investment professionals, distribution teams, operations, technology functions, and corporate control departments.
Singapore is a leading regional centre for banking, asset management, fintech, technology, and professional services, offering opportunities for experienced specialists in governance, cyber risk, audit, compliance, and financial technology. The culture is multicultural, efficient, and generally professional, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle options range from excellent public transport, modern housing, and international schools to hawker centres, shopping, parks, and easy travel around Southeast Asia. Living costs are relatively high, particularly for rent and private schooling, although salaries in financial services are often competitive. Foreign professionals usually require an Employment Pass sponsored by an employer; approval depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and prevailing government criteria. Relocation is straightforward, with strong healthcare, safety, and infrastructure, but newcomers should budget carefully and arrange housing, banking, insurance, and tax registration. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.
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