Vice President - Credit Risk
This is a senior role with high visibility, responsible for providing independent risk oversight, shaping credit risk appetite, supporting regulatory deliverables, and representing Credit Risk at senior governance forums.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage a portfolio covering Large Corporate, and Mid‑Large Corporate exposures
- Lead credit assessment across Structured Finance, Leveraged Finance, and General Corporate Credit
- Provide independent credit opinions and approve transactions within delegated authority
- Challenge deal structures, covenants, security packages, and financial models
- Review LMA documentation and Master Agreements (ISDA/CSA, GMRA, GMSLA)
- Represent Credit Risk at senior committees (Risk, IFRS 9, Problem Debt)
- Contribute to risk appetite, portfolio monitoring, and strategic decision‑making
- Support regulatory initiatives (e.g. ICAAP/ILAAP, stress testing, regulatory submissions)
- Collaborate with Model Risk teams on IRB model development and governance
- Mentor and develop junior credit officers
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years' experience in Credit Risk with strong expertise in Structured / Leveraged Finance
- Solid background in Corporate Lending
- Strong knowledge of LMA documentation, risk modelling fundamentals (PD/LGD/EAD), Basel III/IV, and IFRS 9
- Comfortable operating at senior management and Board level
- Previous Credit Approval Authority in a similar role
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Professional qualifications a plus (CFA, FRM, ACA, MBA)
- Strong regulatory awareness (ECB, EBA, PRA, DNB or relevant authority)
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