Senior Officer, Investment Management, UOB Asset Management

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The Senior Officer supports investment-management activities at UOB Asset Management, including investment research, portfolio monitoring, market analysis, performance reporting, trade or operational coordination, and preparation of materials for investment teams and clients. Candidates typically need a degree in finance, economics, business, accounting, or a related discipline, along with relevant experience in asset management, investment operations, research, or financial markets. Strong analytical, numerical, communication, and Excel skills are expected. Familiarity with investment products, portfolio systems, risk controls, and regulatory requirements is advantageous. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, commercially aware, dependable under deadlines, and able to work effectively with portfolio managers, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

About the employer

UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) is the asset-management arm of United Overseas Bank, one of Southeast Asia’s established banking groups. Founded in Singapore, UOBAM provides investment solutions for institutional investors, corporations, financial institutions, and individual clients. Its offerings generally include managed portfolios, unit trusts, mutual funds, fixed-income strategies, equities, multi-asset solutions, and alternatives. The firm operates across several Asian markets and combines regional market knowledge with the resources, governance, and distribution capabilities of the wider UOB Group. Employees work in areas such as portfolio management, investment research, product development, risk, operations, client servicing, and sales. UOBAM is regulated in the markets where it operates and places importance on investment discipline, responsible risk management, client outcomes, and professional integrity.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island with strong opportunities in banking, asset management, fintech, technology, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used at work and in daily life. The lifestyle is safe and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and easy regional travel. Housing and childcare can be expensive, especially in central districts, while suburban areas offer more space and value. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government criteria; dependants may require separate passes. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking, tax registration, and a local phone plan. Singapore’s warm, humid weather and year-round rain make breathable clothing and practical transport planning useful.