Director, Credit Portfolio Leadership (Hybrid)

SMBC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SMBC is seeking a Director to lead credit underwriting and portfolio management within Credit Portfolio Management. You will oversee risk ratings, regulatory classification, and exposure management, guiding a team of credit professionals across a large portfolio.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and expertise in corporate credit and financial regulations. Hybrid work model with location in New York, NY. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of corporate credit risk and portfolio management.
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Utilities sectors is preferred.
• Knowledge of US lending regulations, regulatory classification frameworks, and credit governance.
• Experience managing audits, regulatory reviews, and control environments.
• 10+ years of relevant experience; credit analyst background useful.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-level credit underwriting, transaction execution, and portfolio management activities.
• Manage teams of credit professionals with coaching and performance oversight.
• Oversee preparation and reviews of credit applications, annual and quarterly reviews, and monitoring reports.
• Ensure high standards of credit analysis through rigorous review and governance.
• Identify and remediate emerging credit risks across the portfolio.

Skills

Credit risk expertise

Portfolio management

US lending regulations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

MBA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

SMBC is seeking a Director to lead credit underwriting and portfolio management within Credit Portfolio Management. You will oversee risk ratings, regulatory classification, and exposure management, guiding a team of credit professionals across a large portfolio.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and expertise in corporate credit and financial regulations. Hybrid work model with location in New York, NY. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.