Mortgage Admin Assistant

Role summary

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The Mortgage Admin Assistant supports mortgage processing and administrative operations, including preparing documents, updating records, coordinating with internal teams, tracking application progress and ensuring accurate filing. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or equivalent qualification, administrative or banking experience, strong attention to detail and good proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of mortgage or loan documentation is useful. The role requires clear communication, confidentiality, effective time management and the ability to handle deadlines and repetitive, detail-sensitive tasks accurately. Candidates should be service-oriented, organised and comfortable working collaboratively in a regulated banking environment.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a major Singapore-based bank with operations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as offices in other international financial centres. Founded in 1935, UOB provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, corporate banking, investment banking, treasury and digital banking services. The bank serves individuals, businesses, institutions and multinational companies through branches, relationship teams and digital platforms. UOB is particularly recognised for its strong regional network and focus on ASEAN-connected businesses. As a large regulated financial institution, it offers structured working environments, professional development opportunities and roles spanning customer service, operations, technology, risk, finance and relationship management.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in banking, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, hospitality and professional services. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay and Tamil are also official languages. The culture is multicultural, efficient and generally respectful, with a strong emphasis on punctuality and performance. Public transport is reliable, and neighbourhoods offer varied food, shopping and recreation, although rent and daily expenses can be high. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, and eligibility depends on salary, qualifications and experience. New arrivals should secure employment before relocating, compare housing costs carefully and arrange medical insurance and banking access. Singapore's warm, humid climate, safety and convenient lifestyle make it attractive for international workers.