Senior Officer, Business Risk & Control Mgmt (1 Year Contract)

Job Description

This role supports business risk and control management within UOB, helping identify, assess, monitor and mitigate operational and business risks. Responsibilities may include maintaining risk and control registers, coordinating risk assessments, reviewing incidents and control issues, tracking remediation actions, preparing management reports, and supporting regulatory or internal governance requirements. Candidates are generally expected to have a degree in finance, business, risk management or a related discipline, with experience in operational risk, controls, compliance, audit or banking operations. Strong analytical, communication, documentation and stakeholder-management skills are important. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, comfortable working with deadlines, able to challenge processes constructively and capable of operating independently during the one-year contract.

Company Info

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia and established businesses in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and other international markets. Founded in 1935, the bank provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, investment banking, treasury, transaction banking and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations and institutional clients. The group is known for its strong regional network and focus on responsible, long-term banking relationships. Its workforce includes professionals in technology, risk, compliance, operations, finance, customer service and relationship management. As a large regulated financial institution, UOB offers structured career opportunities, formal governance practices and exposure to complex banking products, regulatory standards and cross-border business activities.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in banking, technology, healthcare, logistics, professional services and finance-related risk and compliance. Its culture is multicultural, efficient and generally respectful of punctuality, hierarchy and high workplace standards. Daily life offers excellent public transport, reliable services, diverse food, shopping, parks and extensive international connections. Housing can be expensive, especially in central areas, while public transport makes commuting from suburbs practical. Foreign professionals typically need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and government assessment; the employer normally manages the application. New arrivals should budget for rent, deposits, healthcare, transport and initial relocation costs. Singapore’s warm, humid climate, English-speaking business environment and regional importance make it attractive for professionals seeking Southeast Asian career experience.