Assistant VP, SWIFT Operations

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The Assistant Vice President, SWIFT Operations role at UOB is expected to oversee daily SWIFT messaging and payment operations, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing. Responsibilities typically include managing message workflows, investigating exceptions, resolving operational issues, supporting system changes, maintaining procedures and strengthening controls. Candidates should have several years of banking operations experience, preferably in SWIFT, payments, transaction processing or correspondent banking. Familiarity with SWIFT standards, ISO 20022, payment investigations, sanctions controls, operational risk and regulatory requirements is valuable. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective stakeholder communication and the ability to lead or coach team members. Experience with process improvement, incident management and working across technology and business teams would also be advantageous.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as selected markets in Asia-Pacific and other international financial centres. Founded in 1935, UOB provides personal and commercial banking, corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, investment banking and treasury services. The bank serves individuals, businesses, multinational companies and financial institutions through branches, digital platforms and specialist teams. UOB places strong emphasis on responsible banking, regional connectivity, technology, risk management and service quality. Its Singapore headquarters supports a broad range of payment, operations, technology and control functions, making it a significant employer for professionals in banking operations and financial services.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city and a leading regional centre for banking, payments, technology, trade and professional services. Opportunities are strong for candidates with experience in SWIFT, transaction banking, compliance, risk, fintech and operations, particularly within major banks and multinational companies. The culture is multicultural, efficient and work-focused, with English widely used in business. Public transport is excellent, healthcare is high quality and housing can be expensive, especially near the central area. Singapore has warm, humid weather year-round, diverse food, shopping, parks and easy access to Southeast Asia. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and Ministry of Manpower requirements; senior roles may qualify for other work-pass options. Relocating candidates should budget carefully for rent, deposits, insurance, transport and school fees where applicable.