Head of Credit Risk Financial Services

ACG2609JOB

Our client is a leading financial services company who is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.

1. Align Business and Risk Management Strategies at the Enterprise Level
   

• Review refine and enhance credit risk assessments ensuring appropriate risk mitigation measures are in place while providing balanced recommendations for credit counterparties client trading limits and underwriting transactions across Debt Capital Markets Equity Capital Markets Equity Commodities & Derivatives Group Futures Trading and Stockbroking functions at the Company.
  

• Participate in Credit Underwriting Committee meetings presenting credit risk perspectives to support decisionmaking.
  

• Offer strategic credit advisory services to business units adding value to discussions and decisionmaking processes.
  

• Assess new business proposals and product changes from a credit risk standpoint ensuring a clear understanding of methodologies assumptions and rationale and challenging business justifications when necessary.
  

• Ensure the Companys credit risk strategy aligns with the Parent Company s Risk objectives while maintaining a balanced approach to risk appetite.
  

1. Partner with Business Leaders to Drive Responsible Growth
   

• Work closely with business leaders and support functions to develop and implement new products and services evaluating potential credit risks and establishing mitigation strategies.
  

• Develop and maintain key risk monitoring processes related to credit risk providing expert guidance to business centers to support sustainable growth.
  

• Achieve a balanced riskreturn approach in launching new products and services.
  

1. Develop and Execute Risk Strategy and Credit Risk Policies
   

• Design review and refine credit risk policies procedures risk control measures and limit structures to ensure robust risk management.
  

• Provide expert guidance on creditrelated transactions and ESG risk considerations to the credit team.
  

• Implement early warning indicators to detect potential asset quality deterioration proactively or counterparty credit risk concerns.
  

• Establish an effective Credit Risk policy that safeguards the Company against potential risks.
  

• Work with the Companys risk team to integrate credit risk indicators into a comprehensive risk identification and reporting framework.
  

1. Manage Audit and Regulatory Compliance
   

• Address regulatory audit and internal review inquiries related to credit risk ensuring compliance with all applicable laws regulations and internal policies.
  

• Investigate and resolve potential credit risk issues raised during audits or regulatory reviews.
  

• Ensure full adherence to regulatory standards and internal risk policies across the Company.
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor s Degree or higher in Accounting Finance Economics Risk Management Banking or a related field.
  

• At least 10 years of experience in the investment banking and financial services sector with a strong background in credit evaluation and credit management being a plus.
  

• Holding relevant securities licenses is an advantage.
  

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams across multiple regions adapting to diverse cultures talents and work environments.
  

• Extensive experience in assessing credit risk profiles for a wide range of counterparties in the investment banking sector.
  

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present credit risk assessments and recommendations to senior management.
  

• A collaborative mindset capable of driving team performance across regions to align with the bank s strategic objectives.
  

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business partners to enhance synergy and achieve organizational goals.
  

Contact: Phuong Tran

Due to the immense number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.