VP, Group Strategy and Transformation

UOB•Phoenix, AZ

74d

About The Position

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. UOB’s Group Strategy and Transformation (GSAT) is a unit that supports business units acrossthe group that drives the strategic and transformation agenda. On Strategy, we support the MEC intheir definition of the bank’s ambition and roadmap. Through Transformation, we support business heads to prioritize initiatives, structure them into programs for execution, and drive their successful delivery. In addition, the team supports the bank's strategic Communications activity. Given the team’s position at the forefront of change within the bank, there are exciting potential career paths within the team as well as within the wider UOB franchise. We are looking for consultants and project managers to support the growing portfolio of projects within the Group. Project Management for Strategic Transformation Projects Business Projects is responsible for the management of significant projects on a firm-wide scale or that crosses multiple business areas. Specializes in managing significant projects for a particular business unit, including new business and product initiatives. Project managers generally work across multiple disciplines. Requires a broad knowledge of the firm and its key functions.

Requirements

Candidates to have strong consulting background, minimum 5 years of relevant experience with financial services or banking knowledge and experience in Asian markets are preferred.
Exceptional analytical and creative problem solving skills
Experience with research (e.g. quantitative and qualitative, primary and secondary)
Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, bringing a structured approach
Proven track record in driving and delivering research and strategy projects
Strong stakeholder management; works well across teams such as sales, product, technology, finance, etc.
Strong influencer; track record of influencing decisions and opinions of others especially senior stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication including C-suite presentation skills.
Ability to articulate concepts and complex ideas in clear and impactful manner
Passionate about driving change. Having a curious mind to challenge status quo and provide innovative solutions and different perspectives
Highly organized, and able to multi-task
Intelligent self-starter with resilience and resourcefulness

Responsibilities

Project Management for Strategic Transformation Projects
Business Projects is responsible for the management of significant projects on a firm-wide scale or that crosses multiple business areas.
Specializes in managing significant projects for a particular business unit, including new business and product initiatives.

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