Business Development Manager, Emerging Enterprise

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UOB Malaysia is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its emerging-enterprise customer portfolio. The role typically involves identifying and acquiring new business clients, developing relationships with owners and decision-makers, understanding their financing and banking needs, and recommending suitable products such as loans, deposits, cash management and trade solutions. Candidates are expected to have experience in business development, SME or commercial banking, and a strong understanding of financial products and credit principles. Good communication, negotiation, networking and presentation skills are important, along with the ability to meet sales targets and manage a pipeline independently. A degree in business, finance, banking or a related discipline is generally preferred.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. Founded in 1935, it provides personal, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking and digital financial services. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations and institutional clients. Following its acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in Malaysia and several other markets, the group has expanded its customer reach and product capabilities in the region. The bank is known for its strong ASEAN network and its focus on supporting businesses engaged in regional trade and expansion. In Malaysia, UOB operates branches and specialised teams serving retail, wealth, SME, commercial and corporate customers, offering employees opportunities to work in a structured, internationally connected banking environment.