FVP Retail Project Portfolio & App Lifecycle Lead, GRCTO

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The FVP Retail Project Portfolio & App Lifecycle Lead will oversee UOB’s retail technology project portfolio and application lifecycle across planning, prioritisation, delivery, maintenance and retirement. The role typically requires substantial experience in banking technology, portfolio or programme management, application governance, budgeting, risk controls and senior stakeholder engagement. Candidates should understand retail banking platforms, delivery methodologies, technology operating models and regulatory expectations. Strong leadership, communication, analytical and decision-making skills are essential, together with the ability to coordinate business, technology, vendors and control functions. UOB will expect the successful candidate to improve delivery transparency, manage dependencies and risks, optimise investment, and ensure applications remain secure, resilient, compliant and aligned with business strategy.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered banking group with operations across Southeast Asia and additional international markets. Founded in 1935, it provides personal and retail banking, wealth management, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking, transaction banking and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, businesses, institutions and multinational companies through branches, digital channels and specialist teams. The bank has invested heavily in technology modernisation, data, cybersecurity and digital customer experiences while maintaining a strong focus on risk management and regulatory compliance. Its regional network supports customers expanding across ASEAN, a key part of the group’s strategy. UOB employs professionals across banking, technology, operations, risk, finance and corporate functions, offering career opportunities in a structured, internationally connected organisation. The advertised role is based in Singapore and sits within a senior technology leadership environment supporting retail banking capabilities.