FIG Credit Leader, ASEAN – Strategy, Risk & Growth

Maybank Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank Singapore is seeking a seasoned Head of FIG Credit to shape the bank's FIG strategy across ASEAN. You will lead a high-performing team, drive credit decisions and risk management for complex transactions across Financial Institutions, NBFIs, sovereigns, and related sectors.

You will build credit leadership, define underwriting standards, and collaborate with senior management and clients to enable sustainable growth while maintaining disciplined risk controls.

Qualifications

• A good degree with 12-15 years' relevant credit and risk management experience.
• Strong exposure to Financial Institutions, NBFIs, Sovereigns and real estate financing.
• Experience leading high-performing credit teams and managing cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FIG Credit team in assessment, structuring and approval of complex transactions across FI, NBFIs, sponsors and sovereigns.
• Drive underwriting standards, portfolio quality and early risk identification.
• Provide leadership for syndicated loans, leveraged and acquisition finance, and structured lending.
• Oversee portfolio concentration, sector/country exposures and stress testing.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver balanced client solutions with prudent risk discipline.
• Present credit recommendations at committees and senior forums.
• Coach and develop talent within the FIG Credit team.
• Develop best practices in credit analysis and transaction execution.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Risk management

Portfolio risk management

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Leveraged finance

Sponsor-backed transactions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Maybank Singapore is seeking a seasoned Head of FIG Credit to shape the bank's FIG strategy across ASEAN. You will lead a high-performing team, drive credit decisions and risk management for complex transactions across Financial Institutions, NBFIs, sovereigns, and related sectors.

You will build credit leadership, define underwriting standards, and collaborate with senior management and clients to enable sustainable growth while maintaining disciplined risk controls.