First VP, Relationship Manager Industry Group - Energy & Chemicals, Group Commercial Banking

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The First Vice President will manage relationships with major energy and chemicals companies within UOB’s Group Commercial Banking business. Responsibilities typically include developing new business, deepening strategic client relationships, structuring and negotiating financing solutions, coordinating credit submissions, monitoring portfolio quality, and working with product specialists across the bank. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree in finance, business, economics, or a related discipline, with substantial corporate or commercial banking experience. Strong knowledge of the energy and chemicals sector, credit analysis, financial modelling, risk management, and relationship development is valuable. The role requires commercial judgment, excellent communication and negotiation skills, leadership maturity, and the ability to work across countries and internal teams while meeting revenue and risk objectives.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered banking group with operations across Southeast Asia, Greater China, and selected international markets. Established in 1935, the bank provides personal financial services, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, treasury, and transaction banking. UOB is particularly known for its strong regional network and its focus on helping companies expand across ASEAN. Its Group Commercial Banking division serves medium-sized and large businesses with lending, cash management, trade finance, treasury, and advisory solutions. The bank employs a large multicultural workforce and offers opportunities in relationship management, credit, technology, operations, risk, and product development. Singapore serves as UOB’s headquarters and remains a key centre for regional decision-making, innovation, and client coverage.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city and a leading regional hub for banking, finance, technology, logistics, and professional services. Job opportunities are strongest for experienced specialists, particularly in corporate banking, risk, compliance, technology, data, and wealth management. The culture is multicultural, efficient, and generally business-oriented, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle options range from excellent public transport, shopping, and international dining to parks, beaches, and nearby islands such as Sentosa and Pulau Ubin. Housing and international schooling can be expensive, although public transport is affordable and reliable. Foreign professionals usually need an Employment Pass sponsored by their employer; approval depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and prevailing government criteria. Relocating is straightforward, but candidates should budget carefully for rent, healthcare, taxes, and daily expenses.