Head of Credit Risk - Private Bank

Description

Our client is a major Private Bank providing bespoke wealth management and financial services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. With a legacy of excellence, the Bank is renowned for delivering tailored solutions and focusing on exceptional client service. Their wide range of services includes investment advisory, credit solutions, fiduciary services, and private banking products, all designed to help clients grow and protect their wealth. With a strong commitment to innovation and client-centric strategies, the Bank's goal is to remain at the forefront of the wealth management industry.

Responsibilities

As the Head of Credit Risk, you will be responsible for overseeing the Bank's credit risk strategy and ensuring that all credit decisions are aligned with the Bank's policies and overall risk appetite. You will lead a team of credit risk professionals and be involved in the design and implementation of credit risk frameworks and processes that support the Bank's growth, while minimizing potential risks. Your role will require close collaboration with senior management and various internal departments to review complex credit proposals, including margin lending, structured credit products, and bespoke lending solutions for high-net-worth clients.

You will be the key decision-maker in approving credit requests, ensuring that they are properly structured, compliant, and within acceptable risk parameters. Additionally, you will advise senior leadership on the overall credit risk profile of the Bank, providing insight into portfolio performance, credit exposures, and emerging risks. Regular reporting on credit risk performance will be part of your remit, ensuring that credit risk is adequately monitored and managed across the business.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in credit risk management, preferably in a private banking or wealth management environment, with a strong track record of managing sophisticated credit portfolios and underwriting complex credit proposals. You will have a thorough understanding of credit risk policies, financial analysis, and the regulatory landscape, and will be well-versed in balancing risk with business growth.

To Apply

Please submit your resume to Jeremy Koh at jk@kerryconsulting.com, quoting the job title and reference no JK32854 or call at (65) 6333 8530 for more details. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates are notified.

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Registration No: R1113423