WB Relationship Manager

Role summary

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The Wholesale Banking Relationship Manager is expected to manage and grow relationships with corporate and institutional clients, understand their business needs, and provide suitable lending, cash-management, trade-finance, treasury, and other banking solutions. Requirements typically include a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field, several years of corporate or wholesale banking experience, strong credit and financial-analysis skills, and knowledge of Thailand's business environment. The candidate should be commercially driven, confident in client negotiations, capable of preparing quality credit proposals, and able to collaborate with product, risk, operations, and compliance teams. Strong communication, relationship-building, portfolio-management, and Thai and English language skills are generally expected.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered bank with operations across Southeast Asia and an international network covering key global financial centres. Founded in 1935, the group provides personal and business banking, wholesale banking, wealth management, transaction banking, capital markets, and digital financial services. UOB Thailand serves individual, commercial, and corporate customers through branches, relationship teams, and digital channels. Its wholesale banking business supports companies with financing, cash management, trade services, treasury products, and advisory solutions. The bank is known for its regional connectivity, particularly helping businesses expand across ASEAN markets. Employees typically work in a regulated, performance-focused environment where collaboration, risk discipline, client service, and knowledge of regional markets are important.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers opportunities in banking, finance, technology, tourism, education, healthcare, logistics, and international business, with Bangkok serving as the main corporate centre. Popular islands such as Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Chang provide a slower lifestyle, beaches, outdoor activities, and thriving hospitality communities, although professional banking jobs are far more concentrated in Bangkok. Thai culture values respect, politeness, family, and hierarchy; learning basic Thai is helpful. Living costs vary: Bangkok and Phuket are relatively expensive, while smaller islands can be cheaper but may have fewer services and seasonal employment. Foreign employees generally need a Thai Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit arranged with employer support before working. Relocation planning should include housing, healthcare, insurance, taxation, transport, and visa renewals. Climate is tropical, with hot, rainy, and cooler seasons.