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VP, Operational Risk Management [ORM Team Lead]

UOB Group
RiskOn-siteFull-timeBangkok City Area

UOB Group is hiring for the role of VP, Operational Risk Management [ORM Team Lead], Bangkok City Area (On-site). This is a Risk role in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with UOB Group.

Organization: UOB GroupLocation: Bangkok City AreaWorkplace: On-siteFocus: RiskPosted: Aug 11, 2026
UOB Group is hiring for this Risk role in Bangkok City Area, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring.

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 Oversee the end‑to‑end Operational Risk Management framework for Retail and Channels ensuring alignment with enterprise risk policies and regulatory expectations. Ensure operational risk policies, procedures, and standards are properly implemented, maintained, and adhered to by the business. Provide oversight of key operational risk tools, including risk and control self‑assessments (RCSA), incident management, key risk indicators (KRIs), and issue management processes. Risk Identification, Assessment Monitoring Lead the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational risks across business activities, processes, systems, and third‑party arrangements. Review and challenge risk assessments and control effectiveness, ensuring timely escalation of material risks and issues. Monitor operational loss events, root cause analysis, and remediation plans to prevent recurrence. Reporting, Escalation Regulatory Compliance Prepare and present timely and accurate operational risk reports to senior management, risk committees, and governance forums. Support regulatory inquiries, internal audits, and independent risk reviews, ensuring effective issue tracking and remediation. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal governance standards related to operational risk. Stakeholder Management Advisory Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on operational risk matters and control design. Partner with Compliance, Technology, Operations, Internal Audit, and other risk functions to strengthen the overall control environment. Support business initiatives and change programs by assessing operational risks and control implications. Team Leadership Risk Culture Lead, develop, and mentor the Operational Risk Management team, ensuring appropriate coverage, capability, and succession planning. Promote a strong operational risk awareness and control culture across Retail and Channels. Ensure business continuity and resilience considerations are embedded within operational risk practices. Support Crisis Management exercise Job Requirements Strong experience in Operational Risk Management within financial services or banking. In‑depth knowledge of operational risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations. Proven leadership and people management experience. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Analytical mindset with sound judgment and attention to detail. หมายเหตุ : ธนาคารมีความจำเป็นจะต้องดำเนินตรวจสอบและเก็บข้อมูลประวัติอาชญากรรมของผู้สมัครในตำแหน่งงานนี้เพื่อตรวจสอบคุณสมบัติหรือลักษณะต้องห้ามตามนโยบายของธนาคาร Remark: The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank’s policy. Additional Requirements 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. Apply now and make a Difference

Location and market context

This role is based in Bangkok City Area on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to UOB Group's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About risk management roles

Risk roles own the methodology for identifying, assessing, and escalating enterprise, operational, and technology risk. Second-line teams set risk appetite and challenge the first line. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices.

How to position yourself for this risk management role

Strong candidates emphasize risk assessment methodology, appetite and escalation, cross-functional partnership, and clear reporting to senior leadership and the board. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how UOB Group would apply enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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