First VP, Relationship Manager, Structured Trade & Commodity Finance (STCF), Group Wholesale Banking

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

Relationship Management (Corporate Banking) is responsible for strengthening the firm's relationships with existing accounts, and driving continuous service improvements with ultimate focus on business retention. Develops the strategy, processes, and delivery measurement for service among all functional areas responsible for delivering to clients. Corporate Banking covers activities related to the development, origination, and management of banking loan products, advice, and trade financing for major market corporate clients, including large local companies, financial institutions, and multinationals. Corporate banking generally refers to clients in excess of a given annual revenue. Responsible for activities related to providing banking loan services and auxiliary products (e.g., letters of credit) to institutions with revenues above a certain limit. 

Corporate & Commercial Banking covers activities related to providing banking loan products and advice to institutions ranging from small to mid-sized businesses, to the largest corporations. Includes major market middle market corporate banking, business banking, and corporate and transaction banking.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of the Group Wholesale Banking - Structured Trade & Commodity Finance team responsible for assisting in developing and managing trade finance business focusing on bulk commodities (petroleum products, metals and soft commodities) and serve as a trade specialist to commodity clients. The job scope will provide you with opportunities to understand the mechanism of structured trade and commodity finance, its financing structures and technicalities.

Your main job responsibilities include:
•    Manage and strengthen existing client relationships including attending to all client inquiries, transactional and operational requests with assigned portfolio. 
•    You are also expected to develop new relationships. In the process you will need to demonstrate good credit acumen to identify and mitigate financing risks. 
•    Responsible for preparing credit proposals, carrying out financial analysis, market studies, due diligence and other related credit reports. 
•    Supports STCF to attain its strategic growth targets whilst maintaining a high quality loan book.    

Job Requirements

•    Degree with at least 10 years of credit and marketing experience
•    Possess both general banking and good trade finance knowledge
•    Has relevant experience in the area of Structured Trade and/or  Commodity Financing
•    Good analytical ability, highly motivated and willing to take on challenges
•    A team player who is also able to work independently with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
•    Some regional traveling is required

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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