UOB is seeking an AVP/VP Relationship Manager for its Corporate Banking team in Kuching. The role involves managing a portfolio of corporate clients, developing new business, understanding clients’ financial needs, and structuring suitable lending and banking solutions. The candidate is expected to build strong relationships with companies and key decision-makers, achieve revenue and portfolio targets, monitor credit quality, and coordinate with internal product and risk teams. Applicants will generally need a degree in banking, finance, business, or a related discipline, together with substantial corporate or commercial banking experience. Strong credit analysis, financial assessment, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills are important. Knowledge of the Sarawak business market and an established corporate network would be advantageous.
United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Southeast Asian bank headquartered in Singapore, with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Established in 1935, UOB provides personal financial services, business banking, corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, investment banking, and treasury solutions. In Malaysia, the bank serves individual customers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations through branches and digital channels. UOB is particularly focused on supporting regional trade, investment, and cross-border business activity. Its workforce includes banking, technology, risk, operations, sales, and advisory professionals. The Kuching position supports corporate clients in Sarawak and would suit someone interested in relationship-led banking within an established regional financial institution.
Malaysia offers varied opportunities in banking, technology, shared services, manufacturing, tourism, logistics, and professional services. Kuala Lumpur is the main financial and corporate centre, while Penang, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak provide growing regional opportunities. Kuching, on Borneo, offers a slower pace, lower living costs than Kuala Lumpur, strong local culture, and access to nature, rivers, national parks, and nearby islands. Malaysia is culturally diverse, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and expatriate communities. English is widely used in business, alongside Malay and other languages. Lifestyle costs are generally moderate, though housing varies by city. Foreign employees normally require employer-sponsored work authorization, such as an Employment Pass, with approval and eligibility requirements. Relocating professionals should confirm visa rules, tax obligations, healthcare coverage, housing, schooling, and transport arrangements before accepting an offer.
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