Legal Wholesale Banking Support Team 2

Role summary

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This role supports UOB’s Wholesale Banking business on legal and administrative matters, including reviewing and preparing banking documents, coordinating with internal teams, tracking legal requirements, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates typically need a law degree, relevant experience in banking, corporate, or commercial legal support, strong attention to detail, and good written and spoken English. Familiarity with loan documentation, contracts, regulatory requirements, and Indonesian banking practices is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work carefully under deadlines, communicate effectively with relationship managers and legal colleagues, protect confidential information, and provide practical, timely support to business stakeholders. Strong organization, teamwork, analytical ability, and proficiency with standard office applications are also likely to be valued.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered financial group with operations across Southeast Asia and additional international markets. Established in 1935, it provides personal and business banking, commercial and corporate banking, transaction services, wealth management, investment banking, and treasury solutions. UOB Indonesia serves individuals, local companies, multinational corporations, and financial institutions through branches and digital channels. The bank supports clients with lending, cash management, trade finance, payments, foreign exchange, and advisory services. Its workforce includes specialists in banking operations, risk, technology, legal services, compliance, sales, and customer experience. UOB emphasizes responsible growth, long-term client relationships, regulatory discipline, and digital innovation. The advertised position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia, and supports the bank’s Wholesale Banking activities.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers varied opportunities across its islands. Java, especially Jakarta, is the main center for banking, finance, technology, consulting, manufacturing, and multinational employment. Bali has strong tourism, hospitality, creative, and remote-work communities, while Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua offer opportunities in resources, agriculture, logistics, energy, and regional services. Indonesian culture values community, respect, family, and religious diversity; English is common in international workplaces but Indonesian is essential for daily life. Jakarta provides extensive amenities but has heavy traffic and a fast pace. Bali and smaller islands offer a more relaxed lifestyle, although infrastructure and healthcare can be limited outside major cities. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate stay visa; requirements can change, so confirm details with the employer and Indonesian immigration authorities. Relocation planning should cover housing, insurance, taxes, and local registration.