Vice President, Portfolio Management

ING; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Vice President for their Portfolio Management team in Singapore. This pivotal role involves managing the lending portfolio across Asia Pacific, focusing on optimizing returns through analytics and collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit analysis and lending management, ensuring operational excellence and a seamless client experience. Join this dynamic team to influence strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in lending or credit analysis in banking.
• University degree in business, economics, law, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage ING’s lending exposure post-funding until repayment.
• Conduct credit reviews, monitor financial covenants, and prepare reports.
• Engage with teams to discuss credit trends and generate opportunities.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Lending Management

Collaboration

Communication

Operational Excellence

Education

University Degree in Business, Economics, or Law

CFA

MBA

Job description

About the position

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Portfolio Management (“PM”) team as Vice President (“VP”), a new role within ING's Lending franchise in Singapore. This mid-level lending professional position is part of the front office. As a key team member, you will actively manage the lending portfolio across Asia Pacific, aiming to optimize returns through analytics and capital velocity. You will collaborate with sector-based origination teams, Transaction Management, Capital Markets & Advisory, Risk, and Legal teams, while aligning with back-office support. The PM team also plays a vital role in process optimization for regulatory readiness, operational efficiency, and portfolio management.

Job responsibilities

• The PM team acts as the ‘center of excellence’ for managing ING’s lending exposure post-funding until repayment, ensuring a seamless client experience through collaboration with various teams.
• Responsibilities include credit reviews, processing amendments and waivers, monitoring financial covenants, identifying early warning signals, and participating in capital velocity initiatives like loan sales and securitizations.
• You will monitor market developments, prepare reports for regulators and stakeholders, maintain databases, and respond to internal requests regarding portfolio exposure.
• Engage with Virtual Client Teams to discuss credit trends and generate cross-buy opportunities.
• Build a culture of operational excellence by staying updated on policies, supporting strategic initiatives, improving processes, and coaching junior colleagues.

Qualifications / Education:

• University degree in business, economics, law, or related fields. CFA and/or MBA is a plus.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant lending or credit analysis experience in banking.
• Experience with specialized lending or real asset sectors is advantageous.

Competencies:

• Collaborative team player with high integrity and cross-cultural awareness.
• Strong credit analysis skills and effective communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of lending legal documentation.
• Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement mindset.