This senior technology leadership role oversees UOB’s AS400 and System Infrastructure Services (SIS) function in Malaysia. Requirements typically include a degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, together with extensive experience managing AS400/iSeries environments, IBM technologies, servers, operating systems, databases, infrastructure operations, and large-scale banking systems. The candidate should have strong people leadership, vendor-management, incident and problem-management, disaster-recovery, cybersecurity, and IT service-management skills. The role expects someone who can ensure high availability, resilience, security, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of critical infrastructure. Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, planning, and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with the capacity to lead technical specialists and support UOB’s wider digital transformation agenda.
United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-based bank with operations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore, as well as selected international markets. Established in 1935, the group provides consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, and transaction banking services. UOB Malaysia serves individuals, businesses, institutions, and multinational companies through branches, digital channels, and specialist financial teams. The bank invests substantially in technology, cybersecurity, data capabilities, digital banking, and resilient infrastructure to support secure and reliable services. Its workforce includes professionals in banking, technology, risk, operations, finance, sales, and customer service. UOB is generally regarded as a significant regional employer, offering structured career development, cross-border opportunities, employee benefits, and exposure to complex financial systems and regulatory environments.
Malaysia offers strong opportunities in banking technology, shared services, cybersecurity, software engineering, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, tourism, and digital commerce. Kuala Lumpur and nearby Selangor are the main employment hubs, while Penang and Johor also provide expanding technology and industrial opportunities. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and international influences; English is widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle costs are moderate compared with Singapore, though central Kuala Lumpur housing can be expensive. Residents enjoy diverse food, modern shopping, efficient urban amenities, tropical weather, beaches, and easy access to islands such as Langkawi, Penang, and Tioman. Foreign professionals generally need an employment pass sponsored by their employer, with the company handling much of the application process. Relocating employees should arrange housing, healthcare coverage, tax registration, banking, and transport before arrival. Kuala Lumpur’s public transport is improving, although many residents still use cars or ride-hailing services.
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