In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating credit applications across corporate, commercial, and retail segments, ensuring sound credit decisions aligned with regulatory and internal guidelines. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our credit portfolio, supporting business units, and contributing to the overall risk management framework of the Bank.
What you will be doing
Evaluation
- Provide thorough credit risk evaluation of applications submitted by various business units, identifying and mitigating key risk issues.
- Approve credit applications within your Delegated Lending Authority (DLA) or escalates with recommendations as required.
- Review and validate credit risk grades for corporate and commercial applications; ensure product parameters and regulatory requirements are met for retail applications.
- Evaluate and decide on operational and administrative requests such as variations in terms and conditions.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market sentiments, and their implications on banking activities.
Compliance
- Ensure all credit applications comply with the Bank's credit policies, internal guidelines, and regulatory requirements including MAS Notices and the Banking Act.
- Address and resolve issues raised by auditors and regulators related to credit matters.
Others
- Undertake ad-hoc projects and assignments from the Head of Credit Evaluation or Senior Credit Manager.
- Conduct joint customer visits with business units to gain deeper insights and provide guidance on credit structuring.
- Support the department's daily operations and administrative functions.
What we're looking for
- Degree or professional qualifications in Business, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in credit risk evaluation or analysis across corporate, SME, and retail lending. Candidates with relevant credit risk qualifications and less experience may also be considered.
- Strong understanding of MAS statutory requirements, especially for retail lending.
- Excellent credit writing and analytical skills in corporate/SME lending.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.