Senior Director/Director, Portfolio and Liquidity Management, Group Global Markets

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

The Global Market function leverages our in-depth knowledge of markets to provide timely financial advice, products and solutions to our clients. Together with our segment managers, we manage our clients’ investment, liability and risk management needs through a comprehensive suite of treasury products and services across multiple asset classes.
 

Job Responsibilities

This is a key role within Global Markets (GM) front office managing the credit investment portfolio under the Group Portfolio & Liquidity Management team, with the aim of enhancing the investment return of the bank's surplus fund.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the investment strategy for the credit bond portfolio, including asset allocation, security selection, and risk management

2. Conduct research and analysis to assess creditworthiness of bond issuers, identify opportunities, including on a cross currency basis

3. Monitor portfolio performance and recommend ways to optimize the returns

4. Formulate investment strategy based on market outlook and regulatory ratios constraints.

Job Requirements

•    Bachelor Degree in related field 
•    Strong understanding of fixed income markets, including regional markets
•    In depth knowledge of the use of interest rate and foreign exchange swaps for bond hedging and funding 
•    Highly motivated, proactive, good team player with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to work independently and has good interpersonal and communication skill
 

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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