VP2, Portfolio Risk Analyst (Unsecured), PFS

United Overseas Bank Ltd

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Kuala Lumpur (City Area) Until 8/22/2026 7+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted May 12, 2026
Job description
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

  • To perform insightful analysis and review in supporting sound credit strategy formulation / decision-making on a proactive and dynamic approach
  • Responsible for policy renewal, policy tightening or relaxation based on risk and reward assessments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new initiatives or effective strategies.
  • Identify potential areas for improvement within existing risk assessment processes and make recommendations for enhancements.
  • Support regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with internal risk policies.


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or other relevant field.
  • 7+ years of experience in credit risk, portfolio analytics, or related roles in financial services.
  • Solid understanding of unsecured lending products and risk management principles.
  • Experience working with large datasets and strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python, Excel).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively present findings both verbally and written.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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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About this role

Summary

Analyze credit portfolios, support risk strategies, and ensure compliance in banking.

Job title

VP2, Portfolio Risk Analyst (Unsecured), PFS

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

banking

Location requirements

Kuala Lumpur, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mathematicsstatisticscomputer scienceengineeringSASSQLPythonExcelcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

credit riskportfolio analyticsrisk managementunsecured lending
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work arrangement unknown City