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VP, Retail & Operations Audit

Thailand UOB Bank THB 180,000–280,000 per month, plus bonus and benefits*
Job Description

This senior audit role is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of UOB's retail banking and operational controls in Thailand. Requirements typically include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, professional audit or risk qualifications, and substantial experience in internal audit, retail banking, operations, or regulatory control. The successful candidate should understand banking processes, risk management, governance, and local regulatory expectations. Strong analytical, report-writing, stakeholder-management, and communication skills are essential. The role expects the candidate to lead audit assignments, identify control weaknesses, recommend practical improvements, manage senior relationships, and work independently while maintaining professional integrity and confidentiality.

Company Info

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered banking group with operations across Southeast Asia and selected global financial centres. Established in 1935, the bank provides personal and business banking, corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, investment banking, treasury, and digital financial services. UOB expanded its regional presence significantly through the acquisition of Citigroup's consumer banking businesses in several ASEAN markets. In Thailand, UOB serves retail customers, entrepreneurs, multinational companies, and large local businesses through branches, digital channels, and relationship teams. The group places strong emphasis on responsible banking, risk management, customer service, technology, and regulatory discipline. Its employees generally work in a structured, multinational environment with opportunities to collaborate across countries and business lines.

Destination Guide

Thailand's islands, including Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Krabi's islands, and Koh Chang, offer opportunities in tourism, hospitality, property, wellness, retail, marine services, and remote digital work. Bangkok remains the strongest location for banking, audit, technology, and corporate careers, while island employment is more seasonal and often lower paid. Thai culture values respect, politeness, family, modesty, and saving face; learning basic Thai is highly beneficial. Island life can provide warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and a relaxed pace, but healthcare, transport, internet reliability, and housing costs vary considerably. Foreign employees normally need a prospective employer to support a Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before starting work. Long-term relocation requires careful planning for accommodation, tax, insurance, banking, and local registration. Thailand's rainy seasons and peak tourist periods should also be considered.

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