Senior Credit Risk Manager
Your new company
Join a leading international financial institution with a strong presence across the Asia Pacific region. The organisation is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and high performance, and is known for its focus on prudent risk management, operational excellence, and long‑term career development.You will be part of a dynamic environment that encourages innovation, sound decision‑making, and a deep commitment to clients and stakeholders.
Your new role
As a senior member of the APAC Credit Risk team, you will play a critical role in managing a diversified portfolio of corporate credit exposures within a robust global risk management framework. You will be the key credit risk partner to business units across multiple APAC markets providing timely, insightful, and commercially sound analysis to support growth while upholding disciplined risk standards.In this role, you will offer effective challenge in the underwriting and adjudication process, draw on deep local market knowledge to inform risk decisions, and contribute to the implementation of global and regional credit policies. You will also drive regional stress-testing initiatives, oversee watchlist and NPL management, champion ESG and climate‑related risk efforts in APAC, and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across the region and Head Office.
This is a high visibility and high impact role suited for a seasoned credit professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, multifaceted environment and is motivated by the responsibility of safeguarding the Bank’s credit quality.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution; advanced qualifications such as MBA, CFA, or accounting designation are an advantage.
- Significant credit risk or credit analyst experience in a prominent banking institution, ideally across various markets in Asia
- Strong understanding of corporate lending, market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and risk control environments in APAC.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to analyse complex credit situations, provide effective challenge, and make sound recommendations.
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, global environment while managing tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
What you'll get in return
In return for your dedication and hard work, you’ll be rewarded with:
- The opportunity to work in a strategic regional role with senior visibility across the organisation.
- Exposure to diverse markets and industries across APAC.
- Career development within a global, growth-oriented financial institution.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
- Flexible working arrangements and support for work life balance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Jet Wong at +65 6027 2245 or email Jet.Wong@hays.com.sg for a confidential discussion on your career.
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