FVP/SVP, Regional Foreign Direct Investment Business Development - #10508679

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.

About the Department

Job Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for identifying cross border business opportunities arising from both outbound and inbound foreign direct investments (“FDI”) in the country, primarily to engage and support the Corporate clients from ASEAN and Greater China.

• Through developing and maintaining external partnerships with government and state investment and trade promotion agencies, business associations, professional service providers and internal business units, you shall deliver a one-stop advisory service to FDI.

• You are also required to strategize and execute marketing strategies such as organizing outreach symposiums with business partners to raise market awareness on the bank’s FDI advisory service and its regional banking capabilities.

• In order to ensure overall success in delivering the assigned in-country Key Performance Indicators, you need to work closely with business units to devise strategies in achieving the targets. A proper tracking of the targets’ achievements shall be implemented and reported periodically to Country CEO and Group FDIA.

• Reporting to the Country CEO

Job Requirements

• Minimum bachelor degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant working experience; preferably in government agencies promoting investment and trade or overseas investment advisory or similar roles within Financial Institutions or Consultancy/ Advisory Firm.
• Candidate with some banking experience will be an advantage.
• Highly-motivated, a self-starter and strong leadership skills.
• Strong communication and business networking skills.
• Ability to work independently and highly resourceful.
• Able to write and communicate well in both English and preferably Chinese to manage Chinese speaking clients and partners.

Be a part of 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.

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