Senior Executive, Acc Maint Grp, COC

Role summary

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The Senior Executive will support account maintenance activities within UOB’s central operations function, including processing account changes, reviewing documentation, ensuring data accuracy, and following internal controls and regulatory procedures. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in banking, finance, business, or a related field, with relevant experience in banking operations, account servicing, or documentation processing. Attention to detail, good organization, analytical ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are important. The role also requires effective communication, teamwork, confidentiality, and the ability to meet service-level targets while handling multiple cases accurately and promptly.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a leading Singapore-based banking group with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The bank provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, investment banking, treasury, and transaction banking services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. UOB Malaysia is one of the group’s established regional operations, serving retail, small-business, corporate, and institutional customers through branches, digital channels, and centralized support functions. The organization places strong emphasis on customer service, operational efficiency, risk management, compliance, and digital transformation. Its Kuala Lumpur-area teams support both Malaysian customers and the wider regional banking network, offering career opportunities in operations, technology, finance, risk, sales, and relationship management.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers varied career opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, and major coastal cities, particularly in banking, technology, shared services, manufacturing, tourism, and logistics. Popular island destinations include Penang, Langkawi, Tioman, and the Perhentian Islands. Penang combines a strong business environment with historic streets, diverse food, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, while Langkawi is better suited to tourism and resort living. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, and English is widely used in professional settings. Living costs are generally moderate, though central Kuala Lumpur and popular expatriate areas are more expensive. Foreign professionals normally require employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass, with approval dependent on qualifications, salary, and company requirements. Relocating employees should arrange valid work authorization, accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking access, and tax registration before starting work.