VP, Trade Product Manager - Process & Service Excellence, Group Transaction Banking

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The role leads process and service excellence for UOB’s trade finance products, improving customer journeys, operational efficiency, controls and service quality across Group Transaction Banking. Candidates typically need a degree in banking, finance, business or a related discipline, with substantial experience in trade finance, transaction banking, product management or banking operations. Strong knowledge of trade products, workflows, regulatory requirements and digital process improvement is expected. The successful candidate should be able to manage regional stakeholders, analyse processes, identify risks and deliver practical improvements across markets. Excellent communication, project management, problem-solving and influencing skills are important, together with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives in a demanding banking environment.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia and international financial centres. Founded in 1935, it provides personal, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, transaction banking and treasury services. UOB serves consumers, businesses, multinational companies and institutional clients through branches, digital channels and specialist teams. Its Group Transaction Banking business supports trade finance, cash management, payments and working-capital solutions for companies operating across the region. The bank has invested heavily in digital banking, regional connectivity and service transformation while maintaining a strong focus on risk management, compliance and customer relationships. UOB is known for its Southeast Asian franchise and offers career opportunities in banking, technology, operations, product management, analytics, risk and corporate functions.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island and a leading regional hub for banking, technology, logistics, healthcare and professional services. Job opportunities are particularly strong in financial services, digital transformation, compliance, data, engineering and regional headquarters roles. The culture is multicultural, efficient and generally business-oriented, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle is convenient, safe and urban, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks and nearby beaches, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign professionals normally need an employment pass sponsored by an employer; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience and government assessment. Senior banking hires should arrange housing, healthcare coverage, tax advice and banking access before moving. Popular residential areas include the city centre, River Valley, Tiong Bahru, Novena and the East Coast. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid throughout the year.