Assistant Vice President, Corporate Banking

United Overseas Bank Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Corporate Banking in Hong Kong to lead relationships with large clients and coordinate cross-functional banking solutions. You will manage day-to-day activities, perform credit analysis, and work with product, credit, and operations teams to deliver tailored financing and treasury services.

The role requires a university degree and at least 5 years in corporate banking, with strong English and Chinese communication

Qualifications

• University degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate or commercial banking, client-facing.
• Sound credit analysis skills with strong risk awareness.
• Good knowledge of corporate banking products and services including loans, cash management, and treasury.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deepen relationships with conglomerates and blue-chip corporate clients as primary contact.
• Manage day-to-day account activities and identify cross-selling opportunities across bank products.
• Conduct regular client visits and reviews to understand financing needs and strategic developments.
• Assist in credit applications, annual reviews, and credit-related submissions including financial analysis.
• Prepare letters of offer and facility documentation per terms and guidelines.
• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure covenant compliance and renewals.
• Prepare portfolio pipeline updates and management reports for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product, credit, operations and other departments to deliver banking solutions.
• Support onboarding, account maintenance, and KYC/AML documentation updates.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit analysis

Client engagement

English and Chinese proficiency

Education

University degree or professional qualification in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Corporate Banking

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

• Maintain and deepen relationships with a portfolio of conglomerates and blue-chip corporate clients, serving as the primary point of contact for clients' banking needs.




• Manage day-to-day account activities and proactively identify cross-selling opportunities across the Bank’s products and services, including lending, cash management, trade finance, treasury, and other financial solutions.




• Conduct regular client visits and business reviews to understand clients’ operations, financing requirements, and strategic developments.




• Assist in the preparation of credit applications, annual reviews, and other credit-related submissions, including financial analysis and industry assessment.




• Coordinate the preparation of Letters of Offer and related facility documentation in accordance with approved terms and internal guidelines.




• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure timely follow-up on credit-related matters, including covenant compliance, facility renewals, and outstanding conditions.




• Prepare portfolio pipeline updates, management reports, and business activity reports for internal stakeholders.




• Work closely with product partners, credit, operations, and other internal departments to deliver seamless banking solutions and client service.




• Support client onboarding, account maintenance, company amendment requests, and KYC/AML documentation updates.




• Ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.

Job Requirements

• University degree or professional qualification in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate or commercial banking, preferably in a client-facing Relationship Manager or Assistant Relationship Manager role.


• Sound credit analysis skills with a strong risk awareness and understanding of corporate lending structures.


• Good knowledge of corporate banking products and services, including loans, trade finance, cash management, and treasury solutions.


• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.


• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.


• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Mandarin.


• Strong team player with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Demonstrated potential and aspiration to develop into a Relationship Manager role.


• Holder of ECF on Credit Risk Management (CRM) accredited by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

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.