Loan Agreement Officer

Role summary

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The Loan Agreement Officer supports the preparation, review, execution, and maintenance of loan and facility documentation. Typical requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, or a related discipline; experience in loan operations, documentation, corporate banking, or legal administration; and good knowledge of lending procedures and documentation standards. The candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple transactions accurately under deadlines. Strong English and Thai communication skills, document-review ability, risk awareness, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are expected. The role also requires effective coordination with relationship managers, legal teams, customers, and internal operations units while maintaining confidentiality and complying with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank, commonly known as UOB, is a major Singapore-based bank with operations across Southeast Asia, including Thailand. The group provides personal and business banking, commercial and corporate banking, wealth management, transaction banking, treasury, and investment-related services. UOB Thailand serves individual customers, entrepreneurs, multinational companies, and local businesses through branches, digital channels, and specialist banking teams. Following its acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in Thailand and other regional markets, UOB has expanded its customer base and product capabilities. The bank emphasizes responsible growth, relationship-led service, digital innovation, risk management, and strong governance. Its Bangkok operations offer opportunities in lending, credit, loan administration, compliance, technology, finance, customer service, and relationship management. Employees generally work in a structured international environment with exposure to regional processes and banking standards.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers banking and corporate job opportunities mainly in Bangkok, while Phuket, Koh Samui, and other islands are stronger for tourism, hospitality, property, digital work, and small-business roles. Thai workplace culture values respect, politeness, cooperation, hierarchy, and maintaining good relationships. Bangkok provides the widest career options, public transport, international communities, hospitals, shopping, and varied dining, although commuting and costs can be high. Island living is more relaxed and scenic but may offer fewer professional services and career paths. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate Non-Immigrant B visa and a work permit arranged with employer support; requirements vary by nationality and position. Thai language ability is useful outside international workplaces. New arrivals should budget for housing deposits, healthcare, transport, and visa-related costs, and confirm employment terms, sponsorship, probation, and relocation assistance before moving.