Global Wholesale Loan Operations Lead

United Overseas Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank is seeking a detail-oriented Loans Operations Specialist to join its wholesale banking team in Singapore. You will process and approve a full spectrum of loan transactions across overseas branches, manage account setup in MCL and related systems, and handle payments, reconciliations, and GL entries with accuracy.

The role requires 3–5 years of corporate loans operations experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• Degree holder with 3-5 years of corporate loans operations experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Comfortable in data handling and analysis with Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet strict payment related cutoff times.
• Strong oral and written communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently with key stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Self-motivated with initiative and a strong drive to achieve quality work.
• Good team player.
• Able to work rotating shifts, including Singapore Public Holidays.
• Day Shift: 9:00am to 6:30pm
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm to 12:30am
• Night Shift: 12:00am to 9:30am

Responsibilities

• Process and approve a full spectrum of wholesale banking loan transactions for overseas branches and booking locations.
• Process and approve loan account setup and maintenance in the MCL and other systems.
• Prepare, verify, and authorize payment instructions, remittances, and SWIFT messages.
• Process and approve accounting and financial entries related to loans, payments, and GL transactions.
• Perform and approve limit implementation and maintenance in LES and related systems.
• Perform daily reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timely.
• Ensure compliance with turnaround times and SLAs.
• Act as escalation point for transaction issues during shifts.
• Support time-critical loan processing across multiple countries and time zones.
• Maintain high standards of productivity, accuracy, and customer service.
• Support operational reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and support business needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

Degree holder

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

United Overseas Bank is seeking a detail-oriented Loans Operations Specialist to join its wholesale banking team in Singapore. You will process and approve a full spectrum of loan transactions across overseas branches, manage account setup in MCL and related systems, and handle payments, reconciliations, and GL entries with accuracy.

The role requires 3–5 years of corporate loans operations experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while