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VP/Director, Credit Risk, Structured Finance Dept Asia Pacific

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch
  • Central, Singapore
$ 14,000 - $ 18,000 / month

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Job Purpose

The Director/VP of Credit Risk Policy is responsible for advising and supporting front deal teams to ensure high-quality and efficient risk management across lending activities. This role is critical for balancing risk-taking while aligning with the bank’s strategic objectives. The position requires deep expertise in reviewing credit risk and grading methodologies for structured finance, as well as a strong understanding of internal grading rules and the ability to contribute to their enhancement.

Job Responsibilities

Advisory Support for Front Deal Teams:

  • Provide expert advice and support to front deal teams to ensure effective risk management practices are integrated into lending activities.

Facilitation of High-Quality Risk Assessments:

  • Assist in conducting thorough credit risk assessments and evaluations, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the process.

Review and Enhancement of Grading Methodologies:

  • Analyze and review credit risk and grading methodologies, making recommendations for improvements to align with industry best practices.

Collaboration with relevant departments:

  • Work closely with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to credit risk management.

Promotion of a Risk-Aware Culture:

  • Foster a culture of risk awareness within the organization by providing training and resources to enhance understanding of credit risk among front office staff.

Contribution to Policy Recommendations:

  • Provide insights and recommendations for the enhancement of credit risk policies, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives and risk appetite.

Job Requirement

  • Degree or equivalent with experience in Corporate Finance/Structured Finance credit risk
  • Strong Credit Risk Analysis in Whole Sale banking
  • Knowledge of credit risk management principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player and strong sense of ownership of outcomes
  • Meticulous, with an eye for details
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Able to work under tight time lines

Job Purpose

The Director/VP of Credit Risk Policy is responsible for advising and supporting front deal teams to ensure high-quality and efficient risk management across lending activities. This role is critical for balancing risk-taking while aligning with the bank’s strategic objectives. The position requires deep expertise in reviewing credit risk and grading methodologies for structured finance, as well as a strong understanding of internal grading rules and the ability to contribute to their enhancement.

Job Responsibilities

Advisory Support for Front Deal Teams:

  • Provide expert advice and support to front deal teams to ensure effective risk management practices are integrated into lending activities.

Facilitation of High-Quality Risk Assessments:

  • Assist in conducting thorough credit risk assessments and evaluations, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the process.

Review and Enhancement of Grading Methodologies:

  • Analyze and review credit risk and grading methodologies, making recommendations for improvements to align with industry best practices.

Collaboration with relevant departments:

  • Work closely with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to credit risk management.

Promotion of a Risk-Aware Culture:

  • Foster a culture of risk awareness within the organization by providing training and resources to enhance understanding of credit risk among front office staff.

Contribution to Policy Recommendations:

  • Provide insights and recommendations for the enhancement of credit risk policies, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives and risk appetite.

Job Requirement

  • Degree or equivalent with experience in Corporate Finance/Structured Finance credit risk
  • Strong Credit Risk Analysis in Whole Sale banking
  • Knowledge of credit risk management principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player and strong sense of ownership of outcomes
  • Meticulous, with an eye for details
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Able to work under tight time lines