Senior Credit Manager South-East Asia

First Abu Dhabi Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE is seeking a Senior Credit Manager for its South-East Asia portfolio. This strategic role involves leading credit evaluations, managing corporate client portfolios, and collaborating with other functions to ensure compliance with risk appetite and regulation. Ideal for professionals with substantial corporate credit risk management experience, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and potential for international mobility.

Benefits

Leadership opportunity

Exposure to corporate transactions

Inclusive work culture

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Professional development support

International mobility prospects

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in corporate credit risk management in APAC.
• Background in structured trade finance and cross-border lending.
• Proficient in financial modeling, Excel, and cash flow projections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit risk analysis for corporate lending transactions.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify early warning signs.
• Support compliance with regulatory frameworks and credit policy.

Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Risk Mitigation

Financial Modeling

Interpersonal Skills

Chinese

Bahasa

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Credit Manager South-East Asia
Job Description
Senior Credit Manager South-East Asia

Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE s largest and one of the world s safest financial institutions, is hiring a Senior Credit Manager to support its South-East Asia credit portfolio. Based in Singapore or a regional hub, this role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in corporate credit risk, APAC exposure, and deep understanding of structured and trade finance. Accelerate your career with one of the region s most dynamic and forward-thinking financial institutions.

Job Location: Singapore (South-East Asia)
Industry: Banking
Function: Credit Analysis / Risk Management
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview
As Senior Credit Manager South-East Asia, you will support the Head of Credit by leading credit evaluation and portfolio management for regional corporate clients. You will work closely with product, coverage, and control functions to ensure credit risk is accurately assessed, well-documented, and aligned with FAB s risk appetite and regulatory standards, particularly MAS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct detailed credit risk analysis for corporate lending transactions across South-East Asia, including financial modeling and covenant stress testing
* Structure credit proposals in collaboration with product and relationship teams, ensuring alignment with FAB s credit policy and risk appetite
* Independently assess risk ratings and provide recommendations on client risk profiles and exposures
* Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify early warning signs and recommend remedial strategies for underperforming credits
* Support compliance with regulatory frameworks, including local adaptation of Group Credit Policy per MAS regulations
* Coordinate with internal and external audit teams, ensuring proper documentation, credit approvals, and audit readiness
* Participate in client due diligence meetings to assess business models, market exposure, and financial health
* Collaborate with the Head of Credit and Regional Head to identify and manage sectoral risk trends, policy updates, and credit process improvements
* Contribute to projects including credit system upgrades, process automation, and portfolio analytics initiatives
* Train junior credit team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the APAC risk team

Job Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline
* 10-15 years of experience in corporate credit risk management with exposure to the APAC region
* Strong background in structured trade finance, commodity finance, or cross-border corporate lending
* Excellent knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit structuring, and risk mitigation
* Proficient in financial modeling, Excel, and cash flow projections
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in South-East Asia (especially Singapore MAS)
* Effective interpersonal and influencing skills to communicate risk views and challenge stakeholders
* Proficiency in Mandarin or Bahasa is a strong advantage due to regional client engagement
* Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and lead multiple credit assessments simultaneously

What We Offer

* Leadership opportunity in a regional credit function with a top-tier bank
* Exposure to high-value cross-border corporate transactions across Asia
* Inclusive and collaborative work culture focused on continuous learning and innovation
* Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and professional development support
* International mobility prospects within one of the MENA region s most recognized financial institutions

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

Keywords

• Senior Credit Manager

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