Portfolio Sales Officer

Role summary

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The Portfolio Sales Officer is responsible for growing and managing a portfolio of banking products, identifying prospective customers, developing sales opportunities and achieving assigned revenue or portfolio targets. The role typically requires a diploma or degree, relevant experience in banking, sales or customer acquisition, strong communication skills and an understanding of financial products. Candidates should be customer-focused, commercially driven and comfortable with proactive outreach, relationship building and performance-based targets. Good analytical, negotiation and presentation abilities are useful, along with integrity, resilience and the ability to comply with banking procedures and regulatory requirements.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered financial institution serving consumers, businesses and institutions across Asia. Founded in 1935, the bank provides retail and commercial banking, wealth management, investment banking, credit cards, insurance and digital financial services. UOB has an extensive presence in Singapore and regional markets including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and China, supported by international offices. Following its acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, UOB has further expanded its regional consumer franchise. The bank focuses on responsible banking, long-term customer relationships, digital innovation and sustainable growth. Its workforce includes professionals in sales, operations, technology, risk, finance and relationship management, making it a significant employer in Singapore’s financial-services sector.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island with strong opportunities in banking, financial technology, technology, logistics, healthcare, hospitality and professional services. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay and Tamil are also official languages. The culture is multicultural, orderly and generally fast-paced, with strong emphasis on punctuality, service standards and workplace performance. Public transport is efficient, healthcare is high quality and neighborhoods offer varied food, shopping and recreation, although rent and daily expenses can be high. Foreign professionals usually need an Employment Pass or S Pass sponsored by an employer; eligibility depends on qualifications, salary and experience, and applications are submitted to the Ministry of Manpower. New arrivals should budget for accommodation, deposits, insurance and transport, and verify employment terms before relocating. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.