VP, Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking

Role summary

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The Vice President, Relationship Manager will manage and grow a portfolio of commercial banking clients in Kuching, Malaysia. Responsibilities typically include acquiring new customers, deepening existing relationships, assessing financial needs, structuring suitable credit and banking solutions, preparing financing proposals, and ensuring compliance with risk and regulatory requirements. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree in banking, finance, business, or a related field, with substantial experience in commercial relationship management, credit analysis, and business development. Strong knowledge of lending products, financial statements, communication, negotiation, and portfolio risk management is important. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, target-oriented, customer focused, and able to work independently while collaborating with credit, operations, and product teams.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank Limited (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 consumer, commercial, corporate, private banking, wealth management, treasury, and investment services. Its commercial banking business supports small and medium-sized enterprises and larger companies through financing, cash management, trade services, payments, and advisory solutions. UOB has expanded its regional presence through organic growth and acquisitions, including Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. In Malaysia, the bank serves businesses and individuals through branches, relationship teams, and digital banking channels. Employees generally work in a structured, regulated environment with opportunities for regional exposure and professional development.