Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Lead financial management of the Wholesale Banking business to achieve profitability and balance sheet against Budget/Forecast. Provide strategic financial direction, insights, and performance analysis to support business growth. Translate business strategy into measurable financial and operational deliverables. Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecast cycles, ensuring alignment with overall bank, segment and product strategy. Develop forward-looking projections to assess performance trends, identify risks, and recommend proactive actions. Ensure appropriate procedures are introduced to mitigate potential risk factors in respect to business financial performance. Oversee cost management, including internal cost allocation methodologies between business and support units to ensure cost discipline and transparency. Identify opportunities for cost optimization to improve resource allocation. Participate in development and preparation of financial stress testing for the Wholesale Banking business and assess the impact on the business. Oversee capital and balance sheet management for Wholesale Banking, ensuring optimal deployment of capital, assets and funding strategies. Support Capital Working Group and Asset, Liability Working Group with insightful analysis on balance sheet trends, funding mix and liquidity positions. Analyse impact of Capital and Balance Sheet strategies on Wholesale Banking balance sheet structures, capital usage and returns. Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, including the Business Unit and Product Heads, CFO and Group counterparts. Lead a high-performing team, build strong financial management skillset within the team and foster a culture of continuous improvement and business partnership. Ensure adherence to compliance policies, procedures, framework and processes for Wholesale Banking Business Finance team and continuously improve controls to mitigate financial and operational risk. Build a strong collaborative culture between Business Units and Support Functions to ensure strategic alignment, operational efficiency and effective delivery of business outcomes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage large sets of data.
• Ability to interpret trends in market and impact on strategy and plans.
• Sharp commercial focus, analytical mindset, consultative engagement style, innovative problem-solving approach, and strong achievement orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to ensure effective engagement and drive effectiveness with multiple teams across Bank.
• Strong understanding of Wholesale Banking business including product knowledge and drivers both financial and non-financial in nature.
• Ability to prioritise and drive change management.
• A recognised Degree in preferably in Accounting, Finance, Mathematic or Statistic.
• Minimum 15 years of working experience in the similar field.
• Independent, resourceful and meticulous in work approach.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. Apply now and make a Difference.