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 FMCG 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.
• Evaluate portfolio performance under various stress conditions.
• 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/ FMCG 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 credit risk approval.
• 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.
• 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. T&M, legal, etc.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

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