ED Head of Business T&O Trade and Loans, GWBGMTO

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

As a seasoned leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Bank's Trade Services and Wholesale Commercial Lending landscape by driving strategic initiatives across trade finance, working capital, and lending ecosystems.

With Trade Services as the primary focus, you will lead the modernization and transformation of Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Open Account Trade, Documentary Trade, Guarantees, Receivables Finance, Factoring, and Digital Trade capabilities. In parallel, you will drive strategic initiatives across Wholesale Commercial Lending, supporting the evolution of lending operating models, digital credit journeys, and integrated working capital solutions.

You will work across Business, Operations, Technology, Risk, Finance, and Product teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that respond to evolving client expectations, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies while positioning the Bank as a leader in Transaction Banking and Corporate Financing.

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for senior stakeholders across Trade Services, Wholesale Commercial Lending, Transaction Banking, Corporate Banking, Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Finance.
• Align the transformation portfolio with business strategy, growth objectives, and client needs across both Trade Services and Wholesale Lending domains.
• Foster strategic partnerships across business leadership, product management, operations, technology, and support functions to drive enterprise-wide change.
• Lead prioritization of strategic initiatives and oversee management of the transformation pipeline to maximize value realization and return on investment.
• Collaborate closely with Business CIOs, Product Heads, Architecture teams, and Operations leaders to shape future-state capabilities and operating models.
• Influence decision-making at executive governance forums and act as a strategic advisor on transformation opportunities and industry developments.

Trade Services Leadership

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