Senior VP, Corporate Credit & Risk Strategy

1201 UOB Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited in Hong Kong seeks a senior corporate credit leader to drive evaluation and approval of large corporate banking proposals. The role requires deep credit risk expertise, leadership across teams, and collaboration with legal, compliance and regional stakeholders.

The successful candidate will guide risk-based decision-making, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while maintaining portfolio quality across the corporate client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• 15+ years in banking with at least 10 years in leadership or senior management roles.
• Experience in corporate credit risk management and approval of large corporate/complex transactions.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, risk assessment, and credit structuring.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and approval of corporate banking credit proposals.
• Conduct comprehensive credit assessments for new and existing corporate clients.
• Provide independent credit recommendations and approve applications within delegated authority.
• Maintain portfolio quality through ongoing monitoring of exposures and risks.
• Advise relationship managers on credit structuring and risk mitigation.
• Develop and enhance credit policies, procedures, and approval guidelines.
• Collaborate with business, legal, compliance and risk functions for sound decision-making.
• Represent credit in committees and regulatory engagements.
• Liaise between local and regional stakeholders to ensure consistent standards.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Credit underwriting

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited in Hong Kong seeks a senior corporate credit leader to drive evaluation and approval of large corporate banking proposals. The role requires deep credit risk expertise, leadership across teams, and collaboration with legal, compliance and regional stakeholders.

The successful candidate will guide risk-based decision-making, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while maintaining portfolio quality across the corporate client base.