SVP/Director, Credit Approver

4 days ago

Singapur, Singapore Empower Partners Singapore Full time

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Overview

Our client is a leading financial institution with a growing presence across Asia. We are seeking a Senior Individual Contributor (SVP/Director) to act as a Credit Approver at the forefront of business strategy, decisioning, and deal management. The role offers direct exposure to senior stakeholders and a wide range of sectors, positioning you as a key gatekeeper for risk and returns.

Responsibilities
  • Credit Decisioning: Exercise independent approval authority on complex wholesale/corporate credit proposals, assessing sector dynamics, counterparty risk, structures, and exposures.
  • Strategic Risk Oversight: Provide challenge and guidance to front-office teams; ensure alignment with risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and portfolio objectives.
  • Portfolio Stewardship: Monitor concentrations, early warning indicators, and remedial strategies; contribute to portfolio reviews and risk policy enhancements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business heads, risk, finance, and product teams to enable sound growth while safeguarding asset quality.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced credentials a plus.
  • 15–20 years’ experience in Credit Risk Structuring and/or Credit Approval within wholesale/corporate banking; structured financing exposure advantageous.
  • Proven judgment balancing commercial outcomes with disciplined risk management and macro/sector insight.
  • Strong influence and communication skills; comfortable challenging constructively as a senior individual contributor.
Application Process

Please submit your resume to Emily Tan at , quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EA License No. 24S2395

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Job Details
  • Seniority level: Director
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Analyst and Strategy/Planning
  • Industries: Banking, Investment Banking, and Investment Management

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