Managing Director, Credit Department, Asia Pacific

**Job responsibilities**- This position is responsible for senior management level review and assessment as 2nd line of defence, covering corporate client business in APAC as well as product areas.- To monitor and control the Banks credit exposure by each borrower, sector, country and to secure its portfolio is well diversified and risk resilient.- To lead and supervise Special Credit obligors (pre-non performing loan customers) and take measures for minimizing credit cost- To ensure credit decisions are soundly based, involve appropriate research/analysis, and reflect SMBCs credit underwriting standards.- To negotiate and keep constructive working relationship with front office deal team leaders and senior management to enable best outcome for the bank.- To build a strong compliance and risk management culture, ensuring compliance with the Banks risk policies, procedures, regulatory compliance standards and required practices.**Job Requirements**- Degree/Masters degree in Banking and Finance or equivalent- At least 20 years working experience in bankiing, prior Credit experience is a must- Strong financial & credit analytical skills- Provide counsel to business partners including senior stakeholders and relevant business departments- Strong critical thinking, with the ability to understand detailed business and risk concepts, develop and defend an independent position based on a pragmatic and balanced assessment- Strategic and able to articulate vision and direction- Strong leadership and senior stakeholder management skills- Strong communication- Proficiency in Japanese is required as this role needs to liaise frequently with Head Office

Information :

• Company : Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
• Position : Managing Director, Credit Department, Asia Pacific
• Location : Singapore
• Country : SG