SVP/ VP, Head of Credit, Risk Management Group, DBS Australia (Sydney) -(WD70431)
Business Function
Risk Management Group (RMG) works closely with our business partners to manage the bank’s risk exposure by balancing its objective to maximise returns against an acceptable risk profile. We partner with origination teams to provide financing, investments and hedging opportunities to our customers. To manage risk effectively and run a successful business, we invest significantly in our people and infrastructure.
About DBS Australia
DBS Bank Ltd opened its Australia Branch in Sydney in June 2015 and has been steadily growing since this time. DBS Bank Ltd, Australia Branch (DBS Australia) is regulated by Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). The branch offers a wide range of products and services to wholesale clients through our frontline teams in Institutional Banking Group, Global Transaction Services, Treasury & Markets, and Project Finance. All the teams work closely together to ensure a quality service is enjoyed by our clients.
The frontline teams of DBS Australia (Institutional Banking Group, Treasury & Markets, Project Finance, Global Transaction Services) are supported by dedicated Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management Group, Legal & Compliance, and Human Resources teams in Australia.
Job Purpose
As a Credit Approver,
1. approves/supports/reviews the transactions submitted by the Relationship Managers (‘RMs’) of Australia Branch responsible for the counterparty Risk Ratings
2. proactively manages the Credit Portfolio of Australia Branch including setting Industry and Single Borrower Group concentration thresholds.
3. Work with RMs to meet the Branch’s KPIs such as no overdue Annual Reviews and proactive credit management of Borrowers to ensure “no surprises”
4. Assist the Chief Risk Officer, Australia with CPS 220 on the Annual and Triennial Review requirements, Annual Risk Management Declaration, as well as ensuring that all Credit Risk Policies are updated to reflect local regulatory and market requirements.
Key Accountabilities
5. Deliver quality credit decisions/recommendations based on sound judgement, by adopting a systematic and consistent approach in line with the Bank’s credit policies and guidelines on a timely basis.
6. Meet Risk Controls and Compliance goals including timely turnaround of credit decisions, satisfactory Internal Audit/External Review outcomes
7. Proactively manage the overall credit risk portfolio of Australia Branch.
8. Active participation in all credit-related initiatives within RMG and Australia Branch.
9. Actively work with Australia IBG Team Head to formulate an appropriate credit training program for Relationship Managers to upskill credit risk management and working knowledge of Credit Policies, global and local industry knowledge and emerging trends.
10. Co-ordinate and ensure appropriate responses to the Annual and Triennial CPS 220 Reviews, Risk Management Declaration and review of local Credit Risk Policies.
Responsibilities
1. As a Credit Approver:
11. Ensure credit approvals/reviews are approved/supported on a timely basis
12. Work with the Relationship Managers in structuring complex transactions to manage/minimise risk profile of the transaction
13. Screen marginal credits through early involvement to reduce unproductive efforts by Relationship Managers to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time
14. Visit existing and potential clients, and site visits together with Relationship Managers.
15. Pro-actively identify and recommend remedial/defensive actions for Borrowers which display potential concerns or weakness.
16. Manage working relationships across the Branch to facilitate successful execution of transactions
17. Assess New Product Approvals to ensure that Credit risks and processes are appropriately identified and addressed prior to the rollout of the new product.
18. Actively work with Australia IBG Team Head to formulate an appropriate credit training program coach for Relationship Managers
19. Provide feedback on Credit Policies to respective Head Office teams, and communicate Group and Local Credit Policies changes as well as seeking feedback from IBG Australia for any proposed changes.
20. Reviewing new Credit-related regulatory requirements and assessing the impact on the Branch including the rollout of new workstreams and Australia Policy addendum to ensure that the Credit-related regulatory requirements are met.
2. Additional Duties:
21. Assist Chief Risk Officer, Australia in discharging the obligations under CPS 220 for the Annual and Triennial Reviews, Annual Risk Management declaration and update of Credit Risk Policies.
Requirements
22. University degree with major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business preferred
23. 15 or more years of experience in Banking at least 10 of which should be in a Credit function exercising delegated credit authority
24. Knowledge of the Australia market, Industry sectors and product are critical.
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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.
Primary Location
:Australia
Job
:Risk Management
Schedule
:Regular
Employee Status
:Full-time:
Job Posting
:Nov 5, 2024, 2:09:17 AM