Manager, Inward Remittance, Cash Management Operations Center

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The role manages inward remittance activities within UOB’s Cash Management Operations Center, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing of transactions. Requirements typically include a degree or equivalent experience in banking, finance or operations, with several years of experience in remittances, payments, cash management or transaction banking. Knowledge of payment systems, operational controls, sanctions screening, anti-money-laundering requirements and process improvement is valuable. The candidate is expected to lead and develop a team, manage service quality and operational risk, investigate exceptions, meet processing deadlines and work effectively with internal stakeholders, branches and corporate clients. Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and people-management skills are essential.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-based financial institution with operations across Southeast Asia and other international markets. Founded in 1935, the bank provides personal and commercial banking, transaction banking, wealth management, investment banking, treasury and capital markets services. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations and institutional clients through branches, digital channels and regional offices. Its Singapore headquarters supports a broad range of technology, operations, risk, compliance and customer-facing functions. The bank is particularly known for its strong Southeast Asian network and its focus on helping businesses expand across the region. Employees generally work in a regulated, process-driven environment where service quality, operational resilience, financial crime controls, teamwork and continuous improvement are important.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state and a major regional hub for banking, fintech, trade and professional services. Job opportunities are strong in financial operations, compliance, technology, data, wealth management and corporate banking, although competition is significant. Workplace culture is generally professional, multicultural and performance-oriented, with English widely used. The lifestyle is convenient and safe, supported by excellent public transport, modern healthcare, diverse food and extensive shopping and entertainment. Housing can be expensive, especially near central business districts. Foreign professionals usually require an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and government assessment. Relocating workers should budget for rent, transport, insurance and deposits, and confirm visa eligibility before accepting an offer. Singapore’s tropical climate is warm and humid throughout the year, with frequent rain, so lightweight clothing and practical planning are recommended.