CRO – Credit Risk Senior Specialist – AVP

Deutsche Bank AG; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking institution is seeking a Credit Risk Officer in Singapore to manage independent risk oversight for Corporate and Investment Bank businesses. This role includes reviewing complex transactions, ensuring regulatory adherence, and contributing to risk management frameworks. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of credit risk experience and strong analytical skills in cashflow projections. The position offers comprehensive benefits including hybrid working arrangements and a culture focused on continuous learning.

Benefits

Comprehensive leave benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

25 days of annual paid leave

Culture of continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of credit risk experience in a banking or financial institution.
• Experience in regulatory work and interaction with regulatory authorities.
• Corporate and financial institution credit analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, recommend, and approve complex/structured transactions.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate ongoing credit ratings.

Skills

Credit risk experience

Regulatory interaction skills

Cashflow projection analysis

Understanding of global risk regulations

Corporate credit analysis skills

Strong relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Relevant work experience

Job description

Position Overview

Details of the Division and Team:

The position is for a Credit Risk Officer role supporting Corporate and Investment Bank businesses covering APAC, based in Singapore.

This role has responsibility for independent risk management oversight for Credit Risk and embedding the Group's Risk Management Framework for that risk type within the Business Divisions and Infrastructure functions. They contribute to the setting of risk appetite for given risk type and monitor against it. They also independently assess risks for complex or significant transactions or other drivers / key controls and provide challenge and advisory at a senior level. They make decisions and approvals based on their allocated authority level and are a point of escalation for disputed assessments or decisions. Role responsibilities also include reviewing the effectiveness of current frameworks and methodologies as these are used and collaborates with others to improve and develop these.

What we will offer you

You can expect:

• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

Your key responsibilities

• Senior Credit Officer responsible for reviewing, recommending, and approving complex/structured transactions covering leveraged finance, real estate, sponsor financing, equity loans, project finance.
• Adherence to regulatory requirement including engagement with regulatory authorities, internal and external audit.
• Demonstrate an understanding of underlying risks in Derivatives Markets, Trade Finance and Lending products.
• Demonstrate a sound judgment of Risk / Return in arriving at credit decisions / recommendations to achieve the overall portfolio strategy and objectives of the bank.
• Support business units in driving strategy to drive optimum risk / return and in line with overall portfolio strategy and risk appetite.
• Maintain DB’s high underwriting standards and drive resolution with business units and key stakeholders.
• Drive audit and regulatory agenda as required.
• Manage a portfolio of existing transactions with responsibilities including monitoring counterparty performance by reviewing financial and operational reporting, confirming covenant compliance, and assessing industry trends.
• Monitor and evaluate ratings on an ongoing basis, identify credit deterioration and make recommendations for watch list.
• Produce annual credit & rating reviews, watch list reviews.
• Assess new transactions, including (but not limited to) the following:
• Interface with Front Office on new deal screenings and assess credit risks related to operating environment, business strategy, financial profile and management. Provide preliminary views on ratings, risk appetite and compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Participate in due diligence by reviewing internal and independent financial, commercial and technical analysis and evaluating business plans, financial projections and models.
• Review loan terms and documentation, assess compliance with underwriting standards, portfolio limits and other requirements.
• Review credit memos, assess credit & repayment capacity, analyze valuations & liquidity.
• Determine ratings, write and present credit recommendations to required approvers.
• Collaborate with other areas within the Bank, including front office and support functions such as Market Risk, Regulatory and Advisory, Legal, Compliance, Finance and Operations.
• Support business units in driving strategy to drive optimum risk / return and in line with overall portfolio strategy and risk appetite.
• Perform portfolio reviews to ensure risk are proactively assessed and managed.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum 6 years of credit risk experience in a Banking/Financial Institution.
• Experience in regulatory work (interaction with regulatory authorities/ feedback on regulatory matters pertaining to banking/credit risk).
• Understanding and analysis of Cashflow Projections, with focus on various scenarios (Base, Stressed etc.).
• Technically strong, with a good understanding of global risk regulations.
• Corporate and Financial Institution credit analysis skills with understanding of industry risk drivers; established negotiation skills to deal effectively with conflicting priorities & resources.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally with divisional clients locally & globally, as well as internal stakeholders.
• Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent qualification/relevant work experience. A related degree coupled with a Risk Management qualification.

About us and our teams

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.