Assistant VP_ Cluster Ops - Performance & Change

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

1. Portfolio-Level Pipeline Oversight & Governance

• Own and oversee theend-to-end SOW case pipeline through dashboards and reporting tools
• Monitorcase volumes, inflow/outflow, backlog, and ageing trends across segments
• Identifysystemic bottlenecks, workflow inefficiencies, and capacity risks
• Providetimely escalation and recommendations to address pipeline constraints
• Ensuresustained pipeline health and operational readiness

2. Performance Dashboarding & KPI Ownership

• Lead thedesign, build, and continuous enhancement of performance dashboards
• Define and governKPIs and metrics for:
  • Case throughput and turnaround
  • SLA adherence and breach trends
  • Rework and quality indicators
  • Preparer and preparer lead productivity and performance
• Ensuredata integrity, consistency, and standardisation of metrics
• Driveautomation and scalability of reporting solutions

3. SLA, Quality & Performance Insights

• Oversee and analyseSLA adherence and performance trends
• Identifykey drivers of delays, rework, and inefficiencies
• Translate data intoactionable insights and management recommendations
• Partner with stakeholders toimprove turnaround times and operational performance
• Provide forward-looking insights forcapacity planning and workload management

4. Workflow Monitoring & Process Visibility

• Track key stages of thecase lifecycle (e.g. preparation, RFI, rework, submission) at an aggregate level
• MonitorRFI volumes, turnaround, and response behaviour from RMs
• Identifytrend-based risks and inefficiencies in workflow execution
• Ensuretransparency and consistency in workflow monitoring practices
• No requirement to review or manage individual AML cases

5. Process Improvement & Change Management

• Lead and driveprocess improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency
• Support and implementsystem enhancements and reporting transformations
• Drivestandardisation of reporting frameworks, KPIs, and operational metrics
• Actively support and managechange initiatives impacting AML operations workflows
• Promote a culture ofcontinuous improvement and data-driven decision-making

6. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Engage and influence key stakeholders acrossoperations, reviewers, and business teams
• Presentdashboard insights, performance updates, and recommendations to management
• Act as acentral coordination point for performance tracking and reporting governance
• Drive alignment onKPIs, expectations, and operational priorities

7. Knowledge Management & Governance

• Ensure proper documentation ofreporting frameworks, KPI definitions, and dashboard logic
• MaintainSOPs and governance standards for reporting and workflow tracking
• Promoteconsistency, transparency, and audit readiness in reporting practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business, Banking, Finance, Data Analytics, Operations Management, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in AML Operations, KYC Operations, Financial Crime Operations, Business Management, Operations Governance, MIS Reporting, or Workforce/Performance Management within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience managing operational performance, reporting governance, dashboards, and large-scale workflow monitoring.
• Experience working within AML, KYC, Client Lifecycle Management, Financial Crime Compliance, or Operations environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, operational transformation, and change initiatives.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement across business, operations, compliance, and technology teams.

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.

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