VP, Trade Sales Advisory, Transaction Banking

Job Description

UOB is seeking a Vice President to provide trade sales advisory within its Transaction Banking business in Kuching, Malaysia. The role typically involves developing trade finance opportunities, advising corporate and commercial clients on import, export, working capital and supply-chain solutions, preparing proposals, and partnering with relationship managers, product specialists and operations teams. Candidates are expected to have a degree in finance, banking, business or a related discipline, with substantial experience in trade finance, transaction banking or corporate banking. Strong knowledge of trade products, credit processes, documentation and regulatory requirements is important. The successful candidate should demonstrate commercial awareness, consultative selling ability, excellent communication skills, sound risk judgment and the confidence to manage senior client relationships and meet business targets.

Company Info

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singaporean banking group with operations across Southeast Asia, Greater China and selected global financial centres. Founded in 1935, the bank provides personal financial services, business and corporate banking, transaction banking, treasury, wealth management and investment banking. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational companies and institutional clients. Its Transaction Banking division supports businesses with cash management, trade finance, working-capital solutions and payment services. In Malaysia, UOB operates branches and specialist banking teams serving corporate, commercial and consumer customers. The group is known for its regional network, relationship-led service and emphasis on responsible growth, digital banking and risk management. Employees generally work in a structured, regulated environment with opportunities to support cross-border clients and develop expertise in Southeast Asian financial markets.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied opportunities in banking, shared services, technology, manufacturing, tourism and professional services. Kuala Lumpur is the main financial and corporate hub, while Penang, Johor and Kuching provide growing regional opportunities. The country combines Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures, with festivals, varied cuisine and generally welcoming communities. Lifestyle costs are usually lower than in Singapore, although housing in central Kuala Lumpur and popular island destinations can be expensive. Malaysia also offers beaches, rainforests and island escapes such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman and the islands of Sabah and Sarawak. Foreign professionals normally require employer-sponsored permission, commonly an Employment Pass; the employer handles much of the application process. Qualifications, salary thresholds and approval rules apply, and dependants may need related passes. Kuching offers a relaxed lifestyle, access to Borneo’s nature and a lower cost base than Kuala Lumpur, but has a smaller corporate job market.