First VP, Alliance & Partnership, Innovation Group

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

Job Summary : The candidate will work with Head of Innovation Strategy and Planning in developing and executing strategies to enhance UOB's internal and external outreach. This role is pivotal in building high‑impact partnerships, driving digital engagement, and leveraging innovation labs to position UOB as a forward‑thinking leader in the banking industry. The successful candidate will champion innovation adoption across the bank, fostering collaboration with colleagues, clients, and industry bodies, positioning UOB as a progressive bank committed to improving banking experiences and profitability through innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify, evaluate, and establish strategic alliances with key stakeholders, including local corporate clients, investors, industry bodies, innovation labs and Institutes of Higher Learning and associations like the Digital Assets Association
• Drive co‑creation initiatives with partners to pilot and scale innovation solutions
• Build and nurture long term relationships with external stakeholders to support UOB's innovation agenda and strengthen its ecosystem influence
• Collaborate with other UOB functions (eg Private Banking) and to align partnership strategies with UOB's innovation goals, ensuring measurable business outcomes

Digital Engagement and Outreach

Innovation Promotion

Leadership and Team Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Partnership Development

Outreach and Engagement

Innovation Promotion

Team Performance

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

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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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