Credit Policy Manager

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

OCBC in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Credit Policy Manager to oversee credit policy governance and regulatory compliance. This role requires at least 10 years of relevant experience in Wholesale Banking credit policy and strong analytical skills.

The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders and support initiatives in credit transformation. We offer competitive salaries, flexible benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Wholesale Banking credit policy or credit risk management.
• Strong regional exposure in corporate and commercial lending portfolios.
• Prior experience in a major financial institution is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage adoption and localisation of credit policies to meet regulatory requirements.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure policies are communicated effectively.
• Support credit transformation initiatives and compliance matters.

Skills

Credit policy design

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Recognised degree in Economics or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future‑ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future‑ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Policy Governance & Regulatory Alignment

• Manage timely adoption and localisation of Enterprise, Credit & ESG Policies and Procedures with customisation to suit local operations and local regulatory requirements, ensuring policies are aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite, business strategy and data‑driven insights for Wholesale Banking
• Manage the periodic update, enhancement and review of Enterprise, Credit & ESG Policies and Procedures arising from regulatory compliance and economic / business strategy changes and market practices, including ensuring update of Enterprise, Credit & ESG Policies and Procedures on intranet
• Interpret and embed regulatory requirements from Bank Negara Malaysia into credit policies and processes and ensuring swift responses to regulatory changes
• To undertake the formulation of ad‑hoc Enterprise, Credit & ESG Policies and Procedures arising from regulatory compliance and economic/business strategy changes and market practices

Business Advisory, Stakeholder Engagement & Committee Support

• Engage relevant internal stakeholders from Business Units, Risk Management Units, Operations and support functions to ensure policies are effectively communicated and operationalised
• Provide expert advisory on the interpretation of credit policies and standards in support to Business Units and CRR (include Audit)
• Review and update the annual Risk Management Chapter, including coordinating with other stakeholders for their contributions
• Support the Credit Risk Management Committee (CRMC), including managing meeting materials, taking minutes and tracking of follow‑up actions
• Represent Group Risk Management in cross‑functional, divisional and Bank‑wide working groups and initiatives
• Manage the administration of Lending Authority Limits (LAL) delegation

Risk Transformation, Strategic Projects & Departmental Oversight

• Support credit transformation initiatives such as digitalisation, automation, data‑driven credit decisioning, and customer‑journey enhancements
• Contribute to departmental oversight, including business continuity planning and compliance matters
• Strengthen operational discipline by reinforcing internal controls and driving continuous process improvements in line with Group Risk Policy objectives

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Possess a recognised degree preferably in Economics or Business, coupled with minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in Wholesale Banking credit policy, credit risk management, credit approval or corporate lending
• Strong regional exposure and experience across corporate, institutional, and commercial lending portfolios
• Prior experience in a major financial institution is highly valued

Technical Capabilities

• Proven experience in designing, owning or governing credit policies
• Strong understanding of BNM regulations and the end‑to‑end corporate credit risk management cycle and control processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable using technology and analytical tools to support policy and risk analysis

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable and pragmatic policy recommendations
• High level of initiative, sound judgement, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong command of English with excellent writing proficiency
• Self‑driven, structured, outcome‑oriented, and capable of driving initiatives independently in a fast‑paced environment

What We Offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.