VP, Credit Risk & Portfolio Analytics Leader

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Hong Kong Branch is seeking high‑calibre individuals for a senior credit risk position. You will lead credit portfolio analysis, design and review stress testing, and drive enhancements to risk governance and reporting.

The requirements include a university degree in finance/economics or related field, 8+ years in credit risk or portfolio analysis, strong communication with senior management, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint; knowledge of Python, SAS, SQL or

Qualifications

University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Statistics, Data Science, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in credit risk management, portfolio analysis, stress testing, risk governance, or related functions within a financial institution.
Strong understanding of corporate/institutional credit risk, portfolio risk drivers, concentration risk, early warning indicators, and risk appetite frameworks.
Hands-on experience in framework enhancement, policy and procedure development, management reporting, governance improvement, or cross-functional project execution.
Knowledge of credit stress testing methodologies, scenario design, impact assessment, and related risk analytics.
Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and regional stakeholders.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Python, SAS, SQL, Power BI, or other analytics and visualization tools is an advantage.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

Lead credit portfolio analysis and provide management insights covering portfolio quality, concentration risk, emerging risks, profitability, and risk appetite indicators.
Design, execute, review and enhance periodic and ad hoc credit stress testing and scenario analysis exercises.
Identify emerging portfolio vulnerabilities through analysis of internal and external data, early warning indicators, macroeconomic developments, and industry trends.
Drive enhancements to the local credit risk management framework, including portfolio monitoring, risk appetite, governance, escalation, and management reporting.
Develop clear analysis, recommendations and presentations to support senior management decision‑making and regulatory or audit‑related responses.
Lead planning‑oriented initiatives and work closely with business units and stakeholders on risk management, analytics, and framework enhancement projects.
Provide guidance and coaching to team members while promoting strong analytical, governance, and execution standards.