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Executive Director, Head of Credit Review Group, Internal Audit Department Asia Pacific Division - SMBC

Full time at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Singapore
Posted on April 22, 2024

Job details

  • This position is to supervise credit reviews to provide an independent credit risk evaluation of SMBC credit assets in Asia Pacific region as head of Credit Review Group (CRG) of Internal Audit Department, Asia Pacific Division (IADAP).
  • Credit assets include (but not limited to) exposures to Corporates, Structured Real Estate finance, Project Finance, Securitization, Leveraged Buyout ('LBO'), and Banks / Non-Banks Financial Institutions. The role provides assurance for the Bank's credit risk assessment and management quality, as well as appropriateness of risk ratings / Borrower Category as third line of defence.
  • The primary activities of CRG consist of (1) off-site credit review which is conducted to the individual credit assets systematically selected in terms of materiality, (2) on-site credit review which is conducted to the specific business units, (3) therme review which is conducted to some specific segment or product of credit assets across some business units, (4) verification support for the provision estimation for SMBC's financial statements as of each quarter end. In addition, (5) general group head roles are also required for this position.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the supervision and resource planning of the Credit Review Group(CRG).
  • Provide guidance and further enhance the overall capability of CRG.
  • Management reporting on CRG's activities in a timely manner.
  • Support Co-Heads of IADAP on the reporting of CRG's activities to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the planning group and other relevant groups to enhance the efficiency and quality of the internal processes.
  • Support various requests from IAD Tokyo.
  • Make audit plans annually for the credit reviews in accordance to the risk assessment in APAC region.
  • Cascade the credit review plans to CRG members and ensure deliverables are completed according to planned timeline.
  • Supervise CRG members to follow-up on open issues identified and conduct validation review on remediation actions taken by auditee in accordance with CRG recommendations and address BUs' concerns accordingly.
  • Travel within APAC region is required.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
  • 10-15 years' experience in the areas of credit risk analysis, credit approval and/or credit review function. Audit experience in a leadership capacity would be an added advantage.
  • Excellent and extensive knowledge in credit risk analysis, financial analysis/projections and credit rating models across Large Corporates, Structured Real Estate finance, Project Finance, Securitization, LBO and/or Banks/Non-Banks Financial Institutions.
  • General knowledge in Retail and Islamic Finance would be an added advantage.
  • Strong ability and confidence to lead the group members effectively with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Good writing and communication skills. Proficiency in both English and Japanese is highly preferred to present and communicate with senior stakeholders at Japan Head Office.
  • Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Powerpoint. Added advantage for knowledge/experience in programming applications e.g. Power BI, Python.

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