Lombard Credit Officer

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You will work closely together with Front Office to assess the risk associated with the request/transaction and deliver sound Lombard solutions. The role combines risk oversight with operational excellence, requiring close collaboration within Credit Asia, Front Office and other stakeholders.

YOUR CHALLENGE

Core Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounts covering end-to-end processes including monitoring, exceptions handling, and credit documentation checks
• Evaluate and underwrite/approve credit applications for Lombard and Insurance loans/overdrafts, issuance of guarantee, margin trading in foreign exchange, exchange traded and OTC within delegated credit approval authority for new/increased and annual reviews in a timely manner
• Review/assess portfolio in monthly risk reports, quarterly stress test and adhoc reports to identify high risk accounts and escalate for discussions with Front Office on risk mitigants to minimise credit loss
• Maintain a close partnership with Front Office, Legal, IT Ops, Compliance and other support functions to facilitate client-centric solutions while ensuring compliance with group risk appetite, credit policies and guidelines
• Collaborate with legal and external counsel to engage/review legal opinion related to Lombard credit transactions/non-standard documentation
• Contribute to the improvement of processes, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and credit risk management

Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management

• Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

YOUR PROFILE

Personal and Social

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and structured problem-solving skills
• Sound judgement and initiative
• Enthusiastic collaborator and team player with a positive attitude
• Proactive, hands-on and solutions oriented
• Meticulous and able to handle transactions from start to finish
• Effective workload prioritization, able to work with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
• Team player who builds strong and positive relationships with colleagues and various stakeholders
• Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills

Professional and Technical

• At least 3-5 years banking experience preferably in Private Banking Credit Risk environment
• Sound understanding of the private banking business including Lombard credit, PB investment products and insurance financing etc.
• Good knowledge of end to end credit processes
• Ability to take quick, independent credit decisions and work under pressure

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