Manager - Business & Corporate Banking (Civil & Structural Engineering Specialist)

Hong Leong Bank; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia seeks a seasoned professional to lead growth of the Contract Financing Loan Portfolio within Business Corporate Banking. You will guide Business Centres and Relationship Managers in analysis, credit paper preparation and risk mitigation, while performing technical due diligence and project monitoring.

The role requires 5–7 years in construction or contract management, with a strong grasp of contracts, cash flows, procurement, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, project management or contract administration.
• Ability to analyze technical, commercial and operational risks of projects.
• Professional Engineer or Graduate Engineer registration is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee growth of the Loan Portfolio for Contract Financing within BCB.
• Guide BCs and RMs in analysis, preparation of credit papers and risk mitigation.
• Conduct technical due diligence on project documents, cost estimates and cash flows.
• Monitor projects through site visits and milestone verifications to identify risks early.
• Preserve asset quality and collaborate with related departments within BCB.

Skills

Contract analysis

Cash flow understanding

Procurement methods

Project execution

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil & Structural Engineering or related discipline

Job description

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us…

Functional (job responsibilities)

• To be responsible for developing and overseeing growth of the Loan Portfolio for Contract Financing within Business Corporate Banking (BCB).
• To provide expertise specific to Contract Financing related opportunities which include guiding Business Centres (BCs) and Relationship Managers (RMs) in their analysis, preparation of the credit papers and to review as well as recommend appropriate measures to mitigate risks (if any) or identify opportunities (where it exists).
• To conduct technical due diligence on project documents, work programmes, cost estimates, cash flow projections, progress report and payment certifications, variations orders (VO), Extension of Time (EOT), liquidated damages (LAD) and project risk management.
• To perform project monitoring through progress reviews, site visits and verification of project milestones to ensure timely completion and early identification of potential risks.
• To preserve the asset quality of the Bank at all times.
• To conduct consultation with customers and other relevant stakeholders in accordance with relevant policies, framework and guidelines established within the Contract Financing risk appetite framework of the bank.
• To implement sustainable and environmentally responsible practices in the CRE strategy that aligns with the Bank's values.
• To establish good working contact with other related departments within the Bank on collaborative efforts within BCB for example with BCB ESG & Sustainability team.

Skills & Experience We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil & Structural Engineering or Engineering related discipline.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience in construction, project management, contract administration industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project cash flows, procurement methods and project execution.
• Ability to analyze technical, commercial and operational risks of engineering and construction projects.
• Professional Engineer or Graduate Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is an added advantage.

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About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life‑long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation. HongLeongBank (“HLB”) stands proudly as a leading financial services institution based in Malaysia, providing a wide range of comprehensive and innovative financial solutions across the region. These services are delivered through both digital and traditional means, via online and mobile banking, as well as our digital branch concept to provide customers with an efficient and seamless experience aided by technology. As the service and financial landscape changes rapidly with the ever‑increasing use of technology, staying attuned to customers needs and desires becomes even more critical to HLB’s operations. To stay ahead of these dynamic changes, the Bank has adopted the approach of reimagining banking by embedding digital considerations and customer centricity in every aspect of our operations, from products and services as well as customer care and engagement. HLB’s ethos of being Digital‑At‑The‑Core powered by customers‑at‑the‑forefront will continue to lead us to innovate offerings in line with our aspiration of being a highly digital and innovative financial services organization.