Director, Corporate Finance & Credit Strategy

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) seeks a Director for Corporate Finance, Credit Department in Singapore. You will independently review credit applications, prepare concise executive summaries, and seek approvals from authorities as required.

You will establish action plans for credits likely to deteriorate, maintain credit monitoring data accuracy, and conduct portfolio analysis across countries, industry segments, and currency risks, coordinating with related teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; qualifications and/or working experience in corporate finance, financial analysis, credit risk management.
• Strong working experience in credit analysis / credit approval department of financial institutions, rating agencies, etc.
• Strong credit analysis and due diligence skills. Ability to prepare clear and concise credit recommendations.
• Excellent organising and planning skills. Team player attributes.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Independently review and assess credit applications and prepare executive summaries for approval.
• Establish action plans for credits likely to deteriorate to minimize costs.
• Maintain accuracy of credit monitoring system and client database; guide data updates.
• Conduct credit portfolio analysis by country, corporate groups, industry, currency risks, and other factors.
• Monitor credit exposures to large-scale firms and key sectors; coordinate with related teams.
• Discuss deal directions with business units per policy and appetite.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Note: no initial approval authority; may be considered in future depending on performance and experience

Skills

Credit analysis

Due diligence

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) seeks a Director for Corporate Finance, Credit Department in Singapore. You will independently review credit applications, prepare concise executive summaries, and seek approvals from authorities as required.

You will establish action plans for credits likely to deteriorate, maintain credit monitoring data accuracy, and conduct portfolio analysis across countries, industry segments, and currency risks, coordinating with related teams.