Compliance Strategy & Governance Manager

About UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.
Job Description
About the Department
The Compliance function is a strategic partner and a trusted business enabler to the Board and senior management. It is our responsibility to ensure that the Group continuously fulfils its regulatory obligations in today's tight and dynamic regulatory landscape. To do that, we work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and to assess regulatory risks. This collaboration also includes developing practical solutions that integrate regulations into operational requirements as well as actively shaping and promoting stronger compliance culture and literacy in the Bank.
Overview of the Role
This role is responsible for driving key compliance transformation initiatives and ensuring effective regulatory governance across the country. It combines project management expertise with deep regulatory understanding to support the implementation of Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) programs and broader compliance objectives.
Job Responsibilities
1. Project Management & Transformation Support
• Serve as the PMO and key point of contact for country-level Compliance transformation initiatives, including AFC-related programs and strategic projects.
• Lead project planning, execution, and tracking of deliverables across Compliance/AML/FATCA-related initiatives.
• Conduct procedure mapping, gap analysis, and develop actionable remediation plans to address regulatory and operational gaps.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and alignment with Group and Country Compliance objectives.
2. Regulatory Strategy, Risk & Policy Oversight
• Develops and supports structured engagement with local (SBV) and international regulators (MAS), ensuring consistent & positive relationships and promoting a strong compliance culture aligned with UOB's values.
• Oversees localization and implementation of in Country Compliance policies and procedures.
• Cascades regulatory changes and monitors implementation across functions.
• Maintains oversight of regulatory gaps, risk indicators, and mitigation plans.
• Acts as BRCM focal point for operational risk matters related to Compliance.
3. Reporting, Exams & Governance Support
• Prepares dashboards and reports for senior management and regulators, providing insights and tracking progress.
• Coordinates internal and external reporting requirements and governance activities.
• Supports regulatory exams, licensing, and follow-up actions.
• Monitors metrics and/or key risk indicators, analyzes data to identify emerging risks and drive remediation efforts.
4. Other tasks assigned from Project Lead, Head of Compliance & CSG Team Head from time to time.