Change Analyst, Regional and Synergy Initiatives (AVP/VP)

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

 Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

 We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Group Operational Excellence (GOE)
Our mission is to be the trusted advisor and partner to senior management and their teams in teams in shaping and accelerating future‑ready transformation across the organisation. We help senior stakeholders shape their strategic agenda and work closely with their leadership teams to define their strategic priorities and transformation roadmap. We also partner these leadership teams in driving their most complex cross-functional initiatives. We measure our success by the lasting value that we create for OCBC.
How you succeed:

As VP/AVP, Regional and Synergy Initiatives, you will contribute to the design and delivery of transformation initiatives across OCBC’s regional markets. You will support the development of frameworks, operating model components, and structured approaches that guide how transformation is executed across the Group.

This role requires strong analytical ability, structured problem‑solving, and the ability to translate data and insights into clear narratives, decisions, and executive‑ready materials. You will work closely with project leads and senior stakeholders to drive cross‑functional execution, ensure progress against key milestones, and adapt approaches to local business needs.

The role is highly hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and suited for individuals who are strong in AI/Digital/Data thinking, can synthesise complexity into clarity, and are effective at turning analysis into action.

What you do:

• Support the design and refinement of transformation frameworks, operating model components, and structured approaches to guide project delivery across the Group.

• Drive hands‑on problem‑solving using data, analytics, and digital/AI insights to shape recommendations and inform decision‑making.

• Work with project leads and stakeholders across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Greater China to support initiative planning, issue resolution, and adaptation to local contexts.

• Develop clear, compelling executive materials — including strategic narratives, analyses, and sharp slide decks — to communicate progress, risks, and recommendations.

• Manage workstreams or project modules within large cross‑functional programmes, ensuring timely execution, risk management, and coordination across teams.

• Translate data and market insights into actionable findings and structured plans that support initiative outcomes.

• Coordinate and facilitate working sessions, problem‑solving discussions, and structured updates across functions and entities.

Who you are :

At present, we are looking for individuals with strategy and transformation experience to complement our existing team.

The candidate should offer good financial services knowledge with a ‘consulting toolkit’. The candidate must have at least 6 – 10 years of consulting experience with a reputable firm and/or transformation division of leading financial institutions.

In an ideal candidate, we look for:

• Strong structured problem‑solving with ability to break down complex issues.

• High proficiency in data analysis, digital/AI concepts, and translating insights into recommendations.

• Excellent executive storytelling skills — clear logic flow, compelling narratives, and high‑quality slide development.

• Strong attention to detail, hands‑on working style, and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

• Effective collaboration skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.

• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and adapting approaches as needed.

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.