Assistant VP, System Analyst & BI Developer, Group Technology & Ops

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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

Business & Analytical Skills

• Engage stakeholders to elicit requirements and design workflow-driven solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and scalable solutions
• Align technical delivery with organizational risk, compliance, and governance objectives
• Deliver insights through data analysis, reporting, and capacity forecasting
• Ensure systems meet security, regulatory, and operational standards
• Support and enhance SAI360 GRC platform, a web-based enterprise system hosted on Apache Tomcat (Windows Server)
• Act as the bridge between vendor release practices and internal change management processes, ensuring compliant and smooth deployments
• Perform and orchestrate end-to-end solution delivery: feasibility analysis, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support

Product & Domain Expertise

• Manage multiple GRC (Goveranace, Risk and Compliance) subject areas, including:
  • Incident reporting
  • Management risk awareness
  • Key Operational Risk Indicators monitoring
  • Key Risk & Control Self-Assessment (KRCSA)
  • Third-party / outsourcing risk assessments
  • Product programme management
  • Audit planning and execution
  • Compliance issues and fraud management
  • Business continuity management
  • Action plan management
• Design and deliver modular UI solutions supporting business process workflows across these domains
• Analyze vendor release notes and security advisories, aligning upgrades with enterprise risk and compliance needs
• Carry out application and platform administration including installation, authentication/authorization setup, system configuration, web server configuration, application deployment, SSL certificate renewal, etc.

Technical Competencies

• Develop and maintain web-based UIs using Vue.js within a vendor-proprietary development framework
• Configure data models and BPMN-based workflow designs in SAI360 GRC
• Write and optimize SQL (MSSQL):
  • Query design and tuning
  • Execution plan analysis
  • Database administration (backup/restore, security best practices)
• Design and deliver enterprise reports using SAP BI
• Perform performance tuning across application and reporting layers
• Develop batch and shell scripts for automation, data integration, and ETL processes
• Manage secure file transfers using SSH/SFTP and other automation jobs using an enterprise scheduler
• Provide inputs for compute and storage capacity planning using usage data and system metrics

Operational & Platform Responsibilities

• Support application infrastructure on Windows Server, ensuring system stability and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, implementing both short-term fixes and long-term solutions
• Conduct low-level performance diagnostics across application, database, and reporting layers
• Oversee application upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and risk-controlled deployment

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of 4-5 developers
• Define and enforce development standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business users, infrastructure, security, vendor teams)
• Track and manage change requests, ensuring alignment with governance and delivery timelines

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in system analysis or business analysis within the financial services industry, preferably in banking.
• Proven experience in leading and delivering complex IT projects.
• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in designing and documenting technical solutions using various methodologies (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and data modeling.
•  Familiarity with various operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux) and application servers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., CBAP, ITIL) are a plus.

Additional Requirements

Role Type (GTO)

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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