SO, Personal Banker (Kota Damansara)

Role summary

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The Personal Banker role involves acquiring and serving individual customers, promoting savings, deposits, credit cards, personal loans, investments and other banking products. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree, preferably in banking, finance, business, marketing or a related field, along with customer-service or sales experience. Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills are expected. The candidate should be comfortable meeting sales targets, identifying customer needs, making suitable product recommendations and developing long-term client relationships. Knowledge of banking products, basic financial analysis and regulatory requirements is useful. The role also requires integrity, initiative, a professional appearance and willingness to work at the Kota Damansara branch and participate in customer-acquisition activities.

About the employer

UOB Malaysia is part of United Overseas Bank Limited, a major Singapore-headquartered financial institution with operations across Asia. The bank provides personal and business banking, wealth management, commercial banking, corporate banking, investment banking and digital financial services. In Malaysia, UOB serves consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations and institutional clients through branches and digital channels. Following its acquisition of Citigroup's Malaysian consumer banking business, UOB has expanded its consumer franchise and product capabilities in the country. The organisation places emphasis on customer relationships, responsible banking, digital innovation, risk management and professional development. A Personal Banker supports UOB's retail growth by helping customers choose suitable financial products while delivering service standards and meeting business objectives.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers varied opportunities in banking, technology, shared services, manufacturing, tourism and professional services, especially in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. For a more island-oriented lifestyle, Penang combines strong employment prospects with historic culture, beaches and excellent food, while Langkawi is quieter and tourism-focused. Sabah and Sarawak offer distinctive indigenous cultures, nature and growing service economies. Daily life is generally affordable compared with Singapore, with good shopping, public transport in major cities and diverse Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous influences. English is widely used in business, although Malay is the national language. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with approval requirements depending on salary and role. Relocating workers should budget for deposits, healthcare, transport and private schooling if applicable. Check current immigration rules, tax obligations and work-permit conditions before accepting an offer.