Assistant VP, Structured Trade Operations Center, Group Technology & Ops (Contract)

United Overseas Bank Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking an Assistant VP for its Structured Trade Operations Center. The role involves ensuring compliance with banking regulations, reviewing contracts, and monitoring trade operations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of Trade Operations/Middle Office background.
• Familiar with banking regulations and AML/CFT policies.
• Sound knowledge of UCP, ISBP, URC URR, ISP, URDG, MAS/ABS Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review terms of LC, contracts, and documents for self-liquidation.
• Monitor vessel routes and ensure timely receipt of sales proceeds.
• Adhere to bank’s policies and regulatory procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Meticulousness

Teamwork

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Excel

Macro

Job description

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Assistant VP, Structured Trade Operations Center, Group Technology & Ops (Contract)

Posting Date: 19 May 2025

Location:

Singapore (City Area), SG

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

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.

About the Department

Group Technology and Operations (GTO) provides software and system development, information technology support services and banking operations.

We have centralized and standardized the technology components into Singapore, creating a global footprint which can be utilized for supporting our regional subsidiaries and the branches around the world. We operate and support 19 countries with this architecture to provide a secure and flexible banking infrastructure.

Our Operations divisions provide transactional customer services for our businesses while also focusing on cost efficiency through process improvements, automation and straight through processing.

Job Responsibilities

• As team member, your role reports to a Team Lead
• Review terms of LC, contracts, documents to ensure deal can be self-liquidated.
• Perform price check, vessel check, mark-to-market of collaterals & FX currencies and work within bank limits, counterparty limits & debtor limits.
• Monitor vessel routes, vessel arrival and to serve notice to disport agent where necessary.
• Follow-up with customers to secure and ensure timeliness of receipt of sales proceeds
• Review BTB matching lists and discrepancies.
• Adhere to bank’s policies, guidelines, regulatory & AML/CFT procedures
• Timely and accurate delivery in accordance to Service Level Agreement
• Assist Team Leads in any administrative tasks

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree with 5 to 8 years of Trade Operations/ Middle Office background. Familiar with banking regulations and AML/CFT policies.
• Sound knowledge of UCP, ISBP, URC URR, ISP, URDG, MAS/ABS Guidelines and experience in all areas of international trade
• Trade product knowledge
• Proficient in excel & macro, tech savvy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous and strong follow-up skills
• Able to work independently and strong teamwork
• Inquisitive & positive learning attitude

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, 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.