VP/SVP, Credit Risk Manager, RMG-FI Risk Management

300005 Chief Executive's Office_00002555; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a seasoned professional for the Credit Risk Management role within the Financial Institutions Group. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of banking experience, with significant exposure to credit risk approval in financial institutions. Responsibilities include managing credit requests, ensuring compliance with risk policies, and monitoring portfolio risk profiles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial for success in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Required minimum of 10 years banking experience with 5-8 years in Financial Institution credit risk approval.
• Proven track record managing Financial Institutions credit risk.
• Strong credit risk management knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit requests and counterparty risk ratings.
• Monitor portfolio risk profiles and report trends to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and processes.

Skills

Credit risk management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant tertiary education from a recognised university

Job description

Job Description

Business Function

Risk Management Group works closely with our business partners to manage the bank's risk exposure by balancing its objective to maximise returns against an acceptable risk profile. We partner with origination teams to provide financing, investments and hedging opportunities to our customers. To manage risk effectively and run a successful business, we invest significantly in our people and infrastructure.

This role involves the credit risk management of portfolio of clients that are covered by IBG - Financial Institutions Group (FIG).

Responsibilities

• Respond to/ Support/ Approve credit requests submitted by FIG.
• Support/ Approve counterparty risk ratings and ensure consistency of ratings across RMG-FI Risk Management (FIRM) portfolio.
• Work together with FIG in assessing, structuring and managing the risk of complex transactions.
• Participate in credit product / program review and approval process.
• Monitor portfolio risk profiles, concentrations, and economic / industry / competitive / regulatory developments. Report risk profile trends and issues to senior management, as well as make recommendations on portfolio action steps, as necessary.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of credit information prepared including but not limited to those for senior management, the Board of Directors, and regulatory authorities.
• Participate or manage credit risk/ FIRM projects to establish appropriate risk infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable credit policies and processes.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Some key accountabilities include:
• Identify, assess, quantify, mitigate and monitor counterparty and transaction risk for the portfolio.
• Deliver quality and timely credit decisions based on sound judgement and strong understanding of risk drivers.
• Pro‑active risk monitoring, review/ assessment and management of portfolio.

Requirements

• Banking experience of at least 10 years of which at least 5-8 years in Financial Institution credit risk approval. Candidates with experience in Insurance Companies or have prior non‑banking experience in Insurance Actuarial are preferred.
• Demonstrated track record in managing Financial Institutions credit risk.
• Relevant tertiary education from a recognised university.
• Solution orientated team player with strong credit risk management knowledge and skills.
• Ability to handle complex linkages in analysis and solutioning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with multiple business partners.
• Strong sense of ownership of results.
• Work closely with FIG RMs and CRMs.
• Work closely with other RMG Credit Risk units, e.g. Credit Control, Risk Policy, etc.
• Work closely with other stakeholders, e.g. GFM, legal, etc.