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

Job description:

UOB Group Investment Banking delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets and advisory solutions across equity, debt, and structured finance. With a strong track record of supporting clients through economic cycles, our platform is a trusted partner for corporates, sponsors, and government-linked entities across ASEAN.

The Project Finance team plays a strategic role in structuring and arranging long-term, cashflow-based financing for infrastructure and energy projects—both greenfield and brownfield—across the region. We are expanding our presence in Thailand and seeking dynamic professionals to help deepen our franchise and deliver impactful financing solutions.

Role Overview

As a mid-level originator and transactor, you will be instrumental in driving project finance mandates across Thailand and ASEAN. You will work closely with senior bankers, clients, and internal teams to originate, structure, and execute complex transactions that support sustainable development and economic growth.

This role offers exposure to high-profile deals, cross-border collaboration, and the opportunity to build a career in one of the region's most respected financial institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Support senior bankers in identifying and developing new project finance opportunities with Thai corporates, SOEs and regional sponsors
Actively assist in the origination of, structuring, arranging, negotiating, syndicating (when required), documenting and closing of Project Finance mandates across industries;
Prepare, analyse & review financial models, project risk analyses, quality pitches to clients, information memoranda and credit applications with a view to building up of a strong profile with clients, banks/financial institutions and other market stakeholders;
Assist with deal screening and preparation of termsheets, mandate letters, and other transaction documentation
Lead financial modelling, credit analysis and due diligence for project finance transactions. Create, maintain, and run sensitivities on detailed financial models in MS Excel for deal screening, structuring and execution, including bespoke scenario analysis and running internal tools and models.
Prepare and submit credit papers for specialised industry structured debt transactions and present to credit committees. Proactively assisting in the internal credit process;
Support periodic reviews and re-assessments of project risks and credit quality;
Manage relationships and workflow with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including clients, industry / sector bankers, relationship managers, other product partners, risk/credit, legal, tax, compliance and operations;
Keep track of ongoing industry, market and product developments, including developments in financing structures and trends;
Ensure strong compliance culture and discipline to follow through on internal policies and procedures

Job Requirements

The job requires knowledge and judgement of transactional and structural risks including credit risks, country & cross-border risk, documentation risk, operational risk, performance risk and market risks. Project Finance transactions can be complex and require a multi-disciplinary, problem solving approach – the job will require a holistic approach in seeking to address the bank's client's needs whilst balancing risks and rewards for the bank.

Minimum Bachelors Degree with at least 5 - 10 years relevant experience in project finance, investment banking, or structured finance, preferably with exposure to infrastructure or energy sectors
Solid academic background with highly analytical with strong quantitative skills
Strong financial modelling capabilities using Excel and VBA (e.g. macro development), aptitude for number crunching. Proficiency in MS Excel-based project finance models is essential.
Strong risk / credit / common (business) sense acumen
Familiarity with Thai regulatory frameworks, PPP structures, and local market dynamics.
Experience working with multilateral agencies, ECAs, or government stakeholders is a plus.
Excellent communication skills in Thai and English, both written and verbal
Able to persuasively defend transaction credit merits, engage in commercial discussions with clients and internal stakeholders
Willingness to take up deal ownership and see through commercial opportunities through to closure
Proactive, self-starter and able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, self-awareness and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team of professionals

Why join UOB Project Finance

Regional Impact: Work on high-profile transactions that drive economic growth and sustainability across ASEAN.

Career Growth: Be part of a high-performing team with strong mentorship and regional mobility opportunities.

Culture of Excellence: Join a bank that values integrity, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.

Strategic Location: Based in Bangkok, a regional hub for infrastructure investment and cross-border dealmaking

Remark: The Bank requires the checking and collection of criminal records for candidates of this position in order to verify qualifications and/or disqualifications for the job position in accordance with the Bank's policy.

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.

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VP, Infrastructure & Project Finance