Team Lead Lombard & Mortgage - Global Wealth Management SEA

Are you a seasoned lending professional with deep Lombard and mortgage expertise, a strong commercial mindset and a passion for developing high-performing teams? Do you enjoy leading from the front, driving business growth, shaping strategy and delivering sophisticated financing solutions to clients?

You’ll combine business development, transaction execution, people leadership and strategic oversight to grow revenues, manage risk and develop talent.

We’re looking for someone like you to
- lead our Lombard and Mortgage lending activities across South East Asia for the Flow and Dedicated lending segments.
- be the senior subject matter expert for Lombard and mortgage lending across South East Asia, supporting Client Advisors and clients throughout the financing lifecycle
- grow the lending franchise by identifying opportunities across existing and prospective client relationships and positioning lending within broader wealth planning and investment strategies
- lead the origination, structuring and execution of complex and bespoke transactions, while providing oversight on other deals to maintain consistent execution and risk standards
- advise on pricing, leverage, collateral structures and risk-return considerations to support the appropriate and sustainable use of credit
- lead, coach and develop a team of lending specialists, setting clear expectations and creating an accountable, collaborative and high-performing environment
- allocate client coverage, transaction responsibilities and product ownership to make the best use of the team’s capacity and expertise
- shape the strategic direction of the South East Asia lending business and work with regional and global partners to deliver initiatives and product enhancements
- turn market, competitor and regulatory developments into practical business opportunities and support balance sheet optimization through disciplined pricing and portfolio management
- represent the lending business in governance forums, strategic initiatives and senior stakeholder discussions
- own first-line risk management, oversee portfolio quality and lending lifecycle activities, and make sure risks are identified, assessed and managed in line with applicable regulations, UBS policies and credit standards
- be a role-model UBS values and promote sound judgement, integrity, client focus and a strong risk culture

Your team

You will lead Lombard and Mortgage origination activities within the Lombard, Mortgage and Banking team in Global Lending Unit Singapore. The team works closely with Client Advisors, control functions and regional stakeholders to deliver financing and balance sheet solutions to high net worth and ultra high net worth clients. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the South East Asia lending business while maintaining UBS's high standards of client service, risk management and professional excellence.

Your expertise

- 10 or more years of experience in lending, credit or structured finance within wealth management, private banking or corporate banking
- hands-on experience in Lombard lending and residential mortgage financing, including structuring and credit assessment
- a strong understanding of wealth management products and how lending supports clients’ wider portfolios and investment strategies
- a track record of originating business, influencing stakeholders and growing revenue in a client-facing role
- a good understanding of pricing, balance sheet management and risk-adjusted returns
- experience partnering with risk and control functions in a highly regulated environment
- experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams
- commercially minded and analytical, with the judgement to balance growth and disciplined risk management
- a trusted advisor who can build credibility with Client Advisors, senior leaders and control functions
- organized and resilient, with the ability to set priorities and deliver under pressure
- collaborative and able to influence colleagues across functions and levels of seniority
- fluent in English; Mandarin language skills would be an advantage when supporting the local client base
- you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.