Executive VP, Corporate Credit & Risk

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a senior credit risk professional with 20+ years of banking experience, including Corporate Banking Coverage. The role focuses on independent credit evaluations, risk governance, and strategic risk management within Wholesale Banking across Singapore and overseas branches.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, ensure policy alignment, and collaborate with stakeholders to continually improve credit processes while maintaining high integrity and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant banking experience, including exposure to Corporate Banking Coverage.
• Deep understanding of credit and risk management principles with strong analytical skills.
• Meticulous and able to work efficiently in a high‑stakes environment.
• Ability to articulate, justify and defend credit decisions to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated integrity and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and evaluate credit applications, ratings and approvals for Large Corporates and Funds across the Bank’s Wholesale Banking portfolio.
• Provide independent credit approvals/recommendations aligned with credit policies and risk appetite.
• Exercise discretionary limits responsibly with prudent risk principles.
• Stay current with macroeconomic trends, industry developments and regulatory changes affecting credit decisions.
• Maintain portfolio oversight, monitor concentration risks, and recommend timely risk‑mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for targeted portfolio reviews and improvements to credit processes and governance.

Skills

credit risk management

analytical skills

attention to detail

communication

integrity

team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a senior credit risk professional with 20+ years of banking experience, including Corporate Banking Coverage. The role focuses on independent credit evaluations, risk governance, and strategic risk management within Wholesale Banking across Singapore and overseas branches.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, ensure policy alignment, and collaborate with stakeholders to continually improve credit processes while maintaining high integrity and risk