SVP Regional Credit Approver - Well-known top tier bank

Hong Kong Permanent View Job Description
Lead 2LoD oversight and final credit approvals for fund finance & sponsor‑related transactions (Subscription, NAV/Hybrid, GP, CRE Loan‑on‑Loan). Govern risk appetite, frameworks, and concentration risk; oversee Banking/Trading Book exposures; manage a Senior Credit Manager; partner with senior business/risk stakeholders
  • Regional Exposure
  • Work-Life Balance

About Our Client

Our client is a top‑tier international bank with a well‑established presence in Asia‑Pacific and a strong reputation for governance, risk discipline, and complex financing capabilities.

Job Description

Credit Governance & Risk Appetite:

  • Provide independent second line oversight of credit risk decisions and challenge first‑line risk actions.
  • Maintain and continuously enhance the enterprise‑wide credit risk framework for specialised finance, ensuring clear ownership and effective controls.

Credit Approval & Transaction Oversight:

  • Approve, manage, and oversee Subscription/Capital Call facilities (including SMA‑linked exposures).
  • Approve and oversee NAV‑backed, hybrid, GP‑level, and bespoke fund finance solutions.
  • Approve and oversee exposures reliant wholly or partially on Financial Sponsors, including fund managers, General Partners, and Management Companies

Portfolio, Concentration & Performance Management:

  • Maintain holistic oversight of Financial Sponsor‑related exposures, including relevant non‑recourse structures.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years' credit risk experience in banking/financial services, with deep exposure to Specialised Finance, Fund Finance, and Financial Sponsors.
  • Demonstrated expertise approving/overseeing Subscription/Capital Call, NAV‑backed, Hybrid, GP‑level, Bespoke fund finance solutions, and CRE Loan‑on‑Loan.
  • Strong understanding of credit risk frameworks, risk appetite management, and regulatory expectations in global banking environments.
  • Proven ability to manage complex risk across multiple products and geographies (APAC experience preferred)
  • Fluent English required.



What's on Offer

  • Regional Exposure
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Competitive Compensation
Contact
Natalie Choi
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6912742
Phone number
+85225306106

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Natalie Choi
Consultant phone
+85225306106
Job Reference
JN-012026-6912742

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