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Executive Director, Group Governance, Risk & Compliance Office

UOBSingaporePosted 19 May 2026

UOB is seeking an Executive Director to lead Group Governance, Risk & Compliance initiatives. The role involves managing behavioural risk programs, supporting board-level risk committees, and ensuring robust regulatory reporting and oversight. Candidates must have extensive experience in enterprise risk and compliance within highly regulated environments, with strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and board members. This position offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the bank's governance architecture across its regional footprint.

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Onsite, Singapore

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Tier 2

What you will work on

UOB is seeking an Executive Director to lead Group Governance, Risk & Compliance initiatives. The role involves managing behavioural risk programs, supporting board-level risk committees, and ensuring robust regulatory reporting and oversight. Candidates must have extensive experience in enterprise risk and compliance within highly regulated environments, with strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and board members. This position offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the bank's governance architecture across its regional footprint.

TAL's take

Quality 75/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

Senior leadership role at a major regional bank with significant board-level exposure and high strategic impact.

The JD is extremely well-defined, outlining specific board committee secretarial duties, risk framework ownership, and regulatory reporting responsibilities.

Must haves

  • Senior leadership experience in governance, enterprise risk management, or compliance
  • Understanding of regulatory expectations and risk governance frameworks
  • Experience managing non-financial risks including conduct and cultural risks
  • Understanding of risk appetite frameworks and governance metrics
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills at board level
  • Experience engaging regulators and senior stakeholders

About the company

UOB is a large regional bank in Asia, categorized as an established financial institution but not a high-growth tech disruptor.