Executive - United Overseas Bank

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking a candidate for a leadership role in Singapore, focusing on client relationship management and business development. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in wealth management, with specifics in team leadership and cross-border financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills while being open to international travel. Join us to inspire a team of Client Advisors and drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in wealth management/private banking.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing offshore banking teams.
• Multilingual capabilities and international travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Client Advisors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients.
• Drive acquisition of new clients and grow assets under management.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Compliance and risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

MBA or CFA/CFP preferred

Job description

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

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Client Advisors to achieve sales and service excellence.
• Set clear performance objectives and monitor KPIs to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients.
• Understand clients' financial goals and provide tailored wealth management solutions.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.

Business Development

• Drive acquisition of new clients and grow assets under management (AUM).
• Identify market opportunities and develop strategies to expand the Privilege Banking International footprint.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to execute targeted campaigns.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Ensure full compliance with international banking regulations (e.g., FAA, FATCA, CRS).
• Proactively manage risks and maintain high standards of governance and ethical conduct.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product specialists, investment advisors, and other internal stakeholders.
• Deliver holistic financial solutions that meet clients' evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or related field; MBA or CFA/CFP preferred.
• Min 5 years of experience in wealth management/private banking, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in managing offshore banking teams and growing international portfolios.
• Deep understanding of cross-border financial regulations and offshore client needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Multilingual capabilities and willingness to travel internationally.

Additional Requirements

• Certificate in Health Insurance
• Singapore, CMFAS M1B
• Rules and Regulations for Dealing in Securities (Non SGX-ST members)
• Singapore, CMFAS M5
• Rules & Regulations for Financial Advisory Services
• Singapore, CMFAS M6A
• Securities and Futures Product Knowledge
• Singapore, CMFAS M6
• Securities Products and Analysis
• Singapore, CMFAS M8A
• Collective Investment Schemes II
• Singapore, CMFAS M8
• Collective Investment Schemes
• Singapore, CMFAS M9A
• Life Insurance and Investment-Linked Policies II
• Singapore, CMFAS M9
• Life Insurance & Investment-Linked Policies
• Singapore

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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