Portfolio Manager - Lending
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Oversight & Monitoring:
- Manage the full lifecycle of corporate loans, from origination support through to maturity or exit.
- Monitor portfolio performance, identify emerging risks, and recommend proactive actions to mitigate credit deterioration.
- Track key metrics such as utilization, risk-weighted assets (RWA), return on capital, and concentration limits.
Credit Risk Management:
- Partner with relationship managers and credit teams to assess credit quality and ensure adherence to internal risk frameworks.
- Support periodic credit reviews, early warning indicators, and stress testing exercises.
- Contribute to the development of risk-adjusted return strategies and portfolio optimization initiatives.
Data & Analytics:
- Leverage internal systems and tools to generate portfolio insights and dashboards for senior management.
- Analyze trends across sectors, geographies, and client segments to inform strategic decisions.
Regulatory & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards across jurisdictions.
- Support regulatory reporting and internal governance processes related to the lending book.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with front office, credit, finance, risk, and operations teams to ensure seamless portfolio management.
- Present portfolio updates and risk assessments to senior management and committees.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
- 8-12 years of experience in corporate banking, credit risk, or portfolio management, with a focus on APAC markets.
- Strong understanding of loan products, credit structures, and regulatory frameworks across Asia.
- Proficiency in portfolio analytics, financial modeling, and risk assessment tools.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience with ESG risk integration and sustainable finance portfolios.
- Working knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and credit systems.
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