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
Role Purpose
The Vice President, Leasing & Tenant Engagement is responsible for maximizing occupancy, rental income, and long-term value of UOB-owned commercial spaces and divestment of non-core properties.
The role supports leasing strategy, tenant acquisition, lease negotiations, tenant retention, and engagement initiatives to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes while enhancing tenant satisfaction and positioning UOB Plaza as a premier business destination.
The incumbent will serve as the primary relationship lead for tenants, prospective occupiers, leasing agents, and internal stakeholders, ensuring high occupancy levels, strong tenant loyalty, and a vibrant tenant community.
Key Responsibilities
Leasing Strategy & Commercial Performance
Develop and execute leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and rental performance across UOB-owned spaces including UOB Plaza 1 and UOB Plaza 2.
Identify and pursue leasing opportunities through proactive engagement with prospective tenants, brokers, and corporate occupiers.
Lead lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, relocations, and terminations to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
Drive leasing pipeline management and track occupancy performance against agreed targets.
Conduct market intelligence, rental benchmarking, and competitor analysis to ensure competitive positioning within the CBD office market.
Prepare leasing proposals, business cases, and financial analyses for management approval.
Recommend pricing, lease structures, incentives, and commercial terms to enhance leasing competitiveness and profitability.
Develop strategies to increase asset attractiveness and marketability.
Tenant Relationship Management
Serve as the primary relationship manager for all tenants occupying UOB-owned spaces.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key tenant decision-makers and senior representatives.
Conduct regular tenant engagement sessions to understand business needs, future growth requirements, and workplace expectations.
Develop tenant retention programs aimed at improving lease renewal rates and long-term occupancy.
Act as the escalation point for strategic tenant matters and commercial discussions.
Partner with internal stakeholders to address tenant concerns and enhance overall tenant experience.
Occupancy & Retention Management
Drive portfolio occupancy performance through proactive lease renewals and retention strategies.
Identify at-risk tenants and establish engagement plans to improve renewal outcomes.
Monitor lease expiry profiles and develop forward-looking leasing plans to minimize vacancy risks.
Maintain strong visibility of market demand, tenant movement trends, and emerging sector opportunities.
Develop strategic attraction plans targeting high-quality tenants aligned with the prestige of UOB Plaza.
Stakeholder Management
Build strong partnerships with property consultants, leasing agencies, brokers, and occupier representatives.
Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Facilities Management, Procurement, Marketing, and Corporate Communications teams to support leasing and tenant engagement objectives.
Present leasing performance, occupancy trends, tenant insights, and strategic recommendations to…