Description:
Are you a highly experienced Credit Risk professional looking for a leadership opportunity in a global financial services environment? Our client, a leading global asset finance provider, is seeking a Head of Credit Risk (APAC) to provide strategic risk oversight, complex credit structuring expertise, and high-level stakeholder engagement across multiple regions.
The Role
As the Head of Credit Risk (APAC), you will act as a trusted advisor and risk expert for complex, high-value transactions worth over $50 million, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and business strategy. You will engage with first-line underwriting teams, provide structured risk guidance, and oversee credit risk management in a dynamic, multinational setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Credit & Risk Leadership - Provide expert risk oversight for complex, structured deals and major international clients.
- Strategic Decision-Making - Approve and recommend high-risk credit applications, restructuring strategies, and funding limit proposals.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Act as a senior advisor to risk leadership, business units, and external partners.
- Portfolio Risk Management - Ensure proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across global vendor finance operations.
- Coaching & Development - Mentor credit underwriters and risk professionals across multiple regions.
- Regulatory & Compliance Oversight - Maintain strong governance in line with local and international financial regulations.
What You Bring
- 8+ years of experience in Banking or Asset Finance, with a focus on complex transaction structuring and risk management.
- Proven expertise in credit application approvals, restructuring, and recovery strategies.
- Strong understanding of risk vs. reward in financial decision-making.
- Ability to influence & build relationships across internal teams, external partners, and global markets.
- Experience in asset finance and structured lending is highly desirable.
- A natural leader & coach, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
What's On Offer?
- Global impact - Work with an international portfolio in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Career growth - Leadership exposure with clear progression opportunities.
- Flexible working - Hybrid work model with strong work-life balance.
- Culture & Benefits - Competitive salary, wellness programs, and community initiatives.
Apply Today
Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Your application will be assessed within 3 business days. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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