Assistant VP (Credit Risk Management)

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks a Risk Manager to oversee the credit portfolio. The role focuses on building risk assessment tools, monitoring risks, and collaborating with management to improve risk processes. Candidates should have at least 5-6 years in financial services with a relevant degree. This position demands analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong interpersonal abilities to foster relationships across teams.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of financial services experience including credit experience in corporate, commercial, or retail banking.
• Experience with credit products in large banks.
• Good understanding of risk management and financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a transformational credit risk portfolio team leveraging on new technology.
• Proactively assess and monitor risks that will impact credit portfolio quality.
• Engage and work with Credit Risk Managers and Relationship Managers across various locations.

Skills

Motivated

Adaptable to evolving macroeconomic landscape

Good analytical skills

Strong command of Microsoft Office applications

Detail-oriented

Strong team player with good interpersonal skills

Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field

Tools

Credit products across multiple asset classes

Job description

Business Function

Risk Management Group (RMG) works closely with our business partners to manage the bank's risk exposure by balancing its objective to maximise returns against an acceptable risk profile.

Job Purposes

As the bank continues to grow strategically across the region coupled with global uncertainty and volatility, we are exposed to new and emerging risks that may have significant impact on our credit portfolio quality. This role focuses on:

1. Building and enhancing risk assessment and monitoring tools leveraging on new technology such as AI/GenAI
2. Appreciating macro and industry trends for proactive portfolio monitoring and review
3. Collaborating with relevant stakeholders for appropriate assessment and actions,to manage risk events and their corresponding impact promptly and effectively
4. Reporting of credit risk concerns at portfolio level in risk committees

Responsibilities

• Be part of a transformational credit risk portfolio team leveraging on new technology and tools
• Proactively assess and monitor risks that will impact credit portfolio quality
• Work with senior management to lead and execute credit portfolio reviews on countries/ industries/ segments
• Engage and work collaboratively with Credit Risk Managers and Relationship Managers across various locations and business units
• Prepare senior management review and risk committee decks for credit portfolio updates and ensure consistency & quality
• Participate in credit portfolio review process improvement initiatives
• Contribute in projects to enhance risk monitoring processes
• Support data requirements and analysis for portfolio reviews and information for MAS meetings
• Support ad-hoc research requirements (e.g. country/industry)

Requirements

• Motivated, adaptable to evolving macroeconomic landscape and willingness to learn
• At least a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• At least 5-6 years of financial services experience including credit experience in corporate, commercial, or retail banking
• Experience with credit products across multiple asset classes and within large banks
• Good understanding of risk management and financial statement analysis
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes,and trends, and anticipate horizon issues
• Detail-oriented with good data storytelling / presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and exert influence without direct authority
• Self-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and to take a hands-on approach