UOB Management Associate Programme 2026 (Malaysia)

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia seeks candidates for a 24-month Management Associate Programme designed for early-career talent. Participants will gain exposure across various business segments, develop essential skills, and engage in rotational assignments. Ideal candidates are Malaysian nationals with a bachelor’s degree and a record of academic and extracurricular achievements. The rigorous selection includes assessments and interviews, with an intake beginning in mid-July 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be Malaysian nationals.
• Should have less than two years of work experience.
• An impressive record in academics and extracurriculars is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an accelerated induction programme.
• Learn different aspects of banking and develop core competencies.
• Expect rotations within home functions for broad exposure.

Skills

Fluency in English

Leadership skills

Academic achievements

Second language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more 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

About UOB Malaysia – Management Associate Programme

The Management Associate Programme is a 24‑month programme aimed at early‑career talent who are keen to take on leadership and regional roles within the bank. The programme has been designed to provide an accelerated induction experience. You will learn different aspects of the business and develop core competencies and technical skills which will fast‑track your career in the bank. Over these 24 months, you may expect rotations within home functions or relative cross‑functional rotations for you to gain exposure in different aspects of the industry.

Management Associates may consider the following business segments as their Home Division: Business Banking, Channels & Digitalisation, Commercial Banking, Compliance, Corporate Banking, Finance, Financial Institutions Group, Global Markets, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Investment Banking, Personal Financial Services, Risk Management, Technology & Operations, or Transaction Banking.

What we seek in our Management Associates

• Nationality: Malaysian
• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised university
• Less than two years of work experience
• An impressive record of achievements in academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities.
• Fluency in English and preferably a second language

Selection Process

We are implementing a comprehensive and thorough selection process to identify the most suitable candidates for our Management Associate Programme. This process includes aptitude tests and interviews with both Human Resources and Senior Management:

• Round 1: Psychometric assessments
• Round 2: Online video interview
• Stage 1: First Interview (end January)
• Career forum (March)
• Stage 2: Second Interview (April)
• Stage 3: Final Interview (April)

Note: Only those who passed our initial screening criteria will receive an invitation for Round 1 assessment. Only those who passed Round 1 assessment shall proceed to Round 2 assessment. This intake is set to commence in mid‑July 2026.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate’s age, race, gender, colour, 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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