VP, Intermediary Sales, Group Asset Management

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

Established in 1986, UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank. Headquartered in Singapore, UOBAM has grown extensively across Asia with local presence in Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Our network includes UOB Islamic Asset Management in Malaysia and a joint venture with China’s Ping An Trust to form Ping An Fund Management Company. We have also forged a strategic alliance with Wellington Management Singapore.

Our experienced team of more than 90 investment professionals conduct rigorous fundamental research within a proven investment framework to provide our clients with innovative investment solutions. The strength of our team lies in our commitment to investment excellence. Our performance has been recognised by the industry and we have garnered over 340 awards regionally since 1986.

Through our regional network, we offer global investment management expertise to individuals, institutions and corporations. Our comprehensive suite of products ranges from retail unit trusts and exchange-traded funds to customised portfolio management services for institutional clients. A leader in innovation, UOBAM offers a digital option to manage investments with UOBAM Invest robo-adviser, making investing simpler, smarter and safer.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively participate and assist the intermediary sales team to develop the organisation’s distribution strategy
• Execute the intermediary distribution strategy in Singapore as part of group strategy
• Drive sales, AUM and revenue growth for organisation’s distribution business
• Work independently to expand distribution network, deepen relationships and drive new sales flows
• Work closely with Client Service team to deliver service excellence to clients and partners and to assist with customer due diligence to ensure fulfilment of regulatory obligations and relevant company policies
• Work with Product Team to strategise on developing products suited for respective client segment(s)
• Participate in external conferences and key client events.
• Demonstrate strong investment knowledge and be the trusted advisor for clients
• Share best practices within the team
• Equip with knowledge on sales process and KYC / KYD / CDD procedures

Job Requirements

• Degree qualification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• The role requires strong motivation to drive sales growth, work independently while collaborating with team members
• The role requires an understanding of the organisation structure and will be working closely with colleagues across the group.
• The role must also establish close working relationships with key stakeholders in locally, regionally, and globally.
• Require strong investment knowledge with deep understanding of financial markets to drive sales.
• Manage time and priorities effectively to achieve business growth.

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.

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