Senior Team Head - Privilege Banking International (Offshore)

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a Leadership & Team Management role to guide a team of Client Advisors toward sales and service excellence.

You will build relationships with high-net-worth clients, tailor wealth strategies, and drive new business while ensuring strict regulatory compliance across international operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field.
• MBA or CFA/CFP preferred.
• Min 5 years in wealth management/private banking, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing offshore banking teams and international portfolios.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills; multilingual and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Client Advisors to achieve sales and service excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth clients and tailor wealth solutions.
• Drive acquisition of new clients and grow assets under management (AUM).
• Ensure compliance with international banking regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with product specialists, investment advisors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

MBA or CFA/CFP preferred

Job description

Company: 1011 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.

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

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.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.

Career Site: UOB Career site