Management Associate Programme 2025 - Human Resources

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 UOB Management Associate Programme

The UOB 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 you with 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.

As One HR organization, we are determined to do what is right for our people every step of the way. Group HR oversees and manages our employee's life cycle in the bank. We strive to help our people grow professionally and personally, anchored on our people philosophy of Care, Growth, and Trust, helping them find purpose and balance. As a HR Management Associate, you can expect rotations to different functions of HR:

Rotation 1: Talent & Development

Rotation in T&D builds a strategic perspective on how we empower employees, foster continuous learning and support long-term growth and organizational success through people-focused initiatives

Rotation 2: Strategic HR

Rotation to SHR provides an opportunity to learn how the organisation strategies get translated and managed as HR functional initiatives.  MAs are to be given an opportunity to work on Organisation Effectiveness, Employee Experience, and Digital HR Projects.

Rotation 3: Group Rewards

In Group Rewards, MAs will build both technical knowledge and strategic skills that are aligned to UOB’s performance.  This is through various learning such as compensation metrics, market analysis and benchmarking.  Leverage on data analytics to assess trends, forecast budgetary needs for decisions making processes.

Here's what you may expect of the recruitment process: Application > Assessments > Interviews

Successful applicants will go through 1-2 rounds of assessments. Assessments will take place from end Apr 2025.

Who we look for

We look for candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, strong analytical skills, and a drive for excellence. To qualify, you should possess:

• Minimum University Bachelor degree
• No more than two years of working experience
• An impressive leadership and co-curricular track record
• Proficiency in English; and preferably a second language

This intake will begin in July 2025 for those who have graduated prior.

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.

Apply now and make a difference.