First Vice President, Documentation Officer - Credit Middle Office , Group Wholesale Banking)

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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

Legal Documentation and Transaction Management is responsible for the negotiation, transaction, and documentation of business transactions (e.g., trading in securities between two or more parties and establishing a legal obligation). The Legal function is responsible for providing legal advice to the firm and ensuring the firm operates in accordance with legal parameters. Specialists provide support across the scope of the firm's activities ensuring that legal issues, contracts, disputes, and complex transactions are conducted within the due diligence of the legal framework.

Job Description
As part of the Documentation Unit (Credit Middle Office), you will provide end‑to‑end documentation support to Business Units within Group Wholesale Banking, primarily Group Corporate Banking. You will act as the central coordinator for documentation matters, working closely with Relationship Managers, external solicitors, and internal stakeholders including Group Legal and Credit Administration & Control.

In this role, you will:
1. Draft and/or approve draft letters of offer to ensure all approved terms and conditions for banking
facilities, as well as the Bank’s standard requirements, are accurately and consistently incorporated.
2. Be involved in the end‑to‑end documentation process, including:
•    Reviewing approved credit terms and identifying key documentation requirements.
•    Instructing and liaising with external solicitors on facility agreements, security documents and ancillary documentation.
•    Monitoring progress and following up with relevant parties to ensure timely turnaround and completion.
3. Act as the central point of contact for documentation matters by:
•    Engaging external solicitors, Relationship Managers and other stakeholders to resolve legal and commercial documentation issues.
•    Identifying and escalating issues across stakeholders in a timely manner.
4. Ensure all documentation activities are carried out in compliance with all relevant policies, guidelines and procedures.

Job Requirements

Education & Professional Background

• Degree in Law, Banking, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in banking documentation, credit administration, or legal documentation (preferably within corporate or wholesale banking).

Technical Knowledge

• Sound understanding of loan documents, including letters of offer, facility agreements, and security documents, including those relating to complex, cross-border or multiple party transactions.
• Familiarity with credit processes, documentation workflows, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of documentation requirements across different facility types and collateral structures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to identify legal and documentation risks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Good stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate with internal teams, Relationship Managers, and external solicitors.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and meet tight timelines.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, meticulous and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership over assigned transactions.
• Team player with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

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.

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