[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All United Overseas Bank jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/) · [Search jobs](/search/) United Overseas Bank · Kuala Lumpur # SVP/FVP, Senior Credit Approver, Commercial Credit Kuala Lumpur Senior individual contributor Finance & Accounting Listed on United Overseas Bank’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on United Overseas Bank’s careers site →](https://uobgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/UOBExternal/job/Kuala-Lumpur-City-Area/SVP-FVP--Senior-Credit-Approver--Commercial-Credit_JR92728-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [United Overseas Bank](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/) / SVP/FVP, Senior Credit Approver, Commercial Credit ## 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 We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Credit Approver to join our Commercial Credit team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing and approving commercial credit facilities within delegated authority, ensuring sound credit decisions that balance risk management with business growth objectives. You will work closely with Relationship Managers and key stakeholders to evaluate credit proposals, provide independent credit assessment, and ensure adherence to the Bank's credit policies and regulatory requirements. ### Key Responsibilities Approve credit/financing applications, including new facilities, incremental facilities, annual reviews, temporary excesses, offer renewals and other credit-related requests, within delegated credit authority (CDL). Perform credit assessment and prepare credit evaluations for credit applications beyond CDL for decision-making by higher approving authorities. Review and approve the internal credit ratings of customers. Work with Business Units (BU) to identify, mitigate and manage credit risks, including resolving complex credit issues. Ensure credit decisions are guided by the Bank's Credit Policy, guidelines and practices. ### Job Requirements Minimum 12 years' experience in Commercial/Corporate Banking, either as a team leader with strong credit fundamentals or a combination of Credit Evaluation and Business experience. Frontline commercial/corporate banking experience with strong credit fundamentals will be an added advantage. Solid analytical and technical capabilities, with a thorough understanding of plain vanilla and structured transactions. Agile mindset and a team player with a can-do attitude. ### Preferred Experience Candidates with frontline banking experience, such as Relationship Managers and Commercial/Corporate Banking professionals with strong credit assessment capabilities, are encouraged to apply. Experience in preparing, structuring and presenting credit applications will be an added advantage. ### Additional Requirements Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Kuala Lumpur[Apply on United Overseas Bank’s careers site →](https://uobgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/UOBExternal/job/Kuala-Lumpur-City-Area/SVP-FVP--Senior-Credit-Approver--Commercial-Credit_JR92728-1) ## More jobs at United Overseas Bank ### [AVP - Credit Analyst, Corporate Banking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/9ec4abd76e0bcc3f7f88/) Kuala Lumpur ### [AVP, Taxation Specialist, Finance & Corporate Services Division](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/148b0c9edc91e9892486/) Kuala Lumpur ### [AVP, WB Business Finance Analyst, Finance & Corporate Services Division](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/83940b688826acae4fab/) Kuala Lumpur ### [Anti Financial Crime & Operations Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/ad6761051af96d68a23b/) Kuala Lumpur ### [FVP, Head of Secured - Retail Credit Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-overseas-bank/jobs/01172c13d9e4b3413be6/) Kuala Lumpur ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SVP/FVP-Credit Approver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/east-west-bancorp/jobs/b438a6ac5ded6ce76181/) East West Bancorp ### [Credit Approver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hsbc-holdings/jobs/85d95ddd0c2aa476cd01/) HSBC Holdings · Seoul, Korea, Republic of ### [Credit Approver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/standard-chartered/jobs/caafe464a02aa95235b1/) Standard Chartered · Pune, IND ### [Credit Approver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oversea-chinese-banking/jobs/ecefa9e9bb6273f429ee/) Oversea-Chinese Banking · OCBC Malaysia, Menara OCBC ### [Senior Underwriter - Real Money Fund Credit Approver, Senior Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/711d8ff064653d0408a1/) Citigroup · Sydney New South Wales Australia OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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