Senior Behavioral Scientist (Risk, Conduct & Culture), Group HR

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

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a senior behavioral scientist for conduct & culture, providing expert guidance in the diagnosis, intervention, and measurement of the bank's risk culture. The incumbent will apply an evidence-based, scientific approach to identify the behavioral drivers of misconduct and non-financial risk. This will include design, implement, and evaluate targeted interventions to foster a culture of ethical conduct, prudent risk-taking, and psychological safety across the organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring the bank meets and exceeds the cultural expectations set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and aligns with global best practices in conduct risk management.

Core Responsibilities:

• Behavioral Insight: Internal assessments (surveys, interviews, focus groups) and external research to diagnose root causes of behavior gaps.
• Intervention Design: Develop and test behavioral interventions (nudges, Randomized Controlled Trails, structural changes) and evaluate impact.
• Measurement & Analytics: Create frameworks and dashboards, apply statistical modeling, regression, causal inference, and predictive analytics.
• Capability Building: Conduct workshops and training, embed behavioral thinking in policies and processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with HR, Risk, Compliance, Audit, Legal, and external research providers; present findings to senior leadership and regulators.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s or PhD in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or related fields.

• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral interventions.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

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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