Roles & Responsibilities
This is a One-year Contract role based in Singapore.
Credit Analyst assists the Relationship Manager (RM) for client coverage for corporate and institutional clients, in the areas of credit assessment and reviews, client servicing and client due diligence. This is also an important role from a financial crime risk management perspective and is expected to assist the RM in managing all aspects of the client relationship most notably the financial crime risk in the portfolio. Closely work with Head CIB and Senior Manager – Portfolio Management in maintaining the overall portfolio metrics and quality of the book.
Main Job Responsibilities
Credit Risk Assessment and Management
Assisting the RM and working closely with Senior Manager – Portfolio Management & the Risk team in managing the credit risk of the client portfolio. This involves :
- Understanding client needs and ensuring that appropriate facilities are being offered to the client
- Analyse creditworthiness of clients, Identification and assessment of key risks and structuring of facilities to mitigate the risks
- Preparation of clear and concise Facility Applications and annual / interim review of facilities including spreading of financials on Moody’s Financial Analyst tool, performing financial analysis and confirmation of compliance to covenants and credit terms
- Preparation of proposals for ad-hoc transactions and marketing clearances in line with Bank policies.
- Actively participate in supporting development of client relationship, including accompanying RMs on client visits
- Ensuring all client documentation are duly executed and perfected.
Housekeeping and risk monitoring
Assist RMs and closely work with Senior Manager – Portfolio Management in ongoing risk monitoring, including :
Raising accounts on Early Alert as required, preparing early alert updatesHandling excesses, seeking approval and following up with clients until regularizationEnsuring credit files are always updatedMaintaining credit filesTransaction Execution
Assist RM in the implementation and execution of transactions including confirmation of conditions precedents met, and handling drawdown requests.Assist RM in co-ordinating the execution of legal documentation including facility agreement negotiation, perfecting of security / collateral, liaising with external legal counsel, HO legal, other lenders, etc as necessary.Assist RM in transactional approvals and monitoring.Client Servicing
Work with product partners, operations team, risk and compliance for a seamless service delivery of the bank’s products to the client. This includes matters relating to payment investigations, account opening, loan drawdown / rollover requests, quotation of rates, balance enquiries etc.Be the escalation point for client relationships, proactively solving issues and escalating appropriately to RM, local COO or local CEO as required.Client Due Diligence and Compliance
Perform client due diligence and manage all aspects of financial crime risk in line with Bank’s compliance policies such as “Know Your Customer” (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions etc.Timely KYC and trigger reviewsFollow up on alerts triggered by ongoing transaction monitoring as necessaryFoster team work
Promote a culture of Teamwork within the Unit by :
Sharing best practices / sharing market informationAteam members in client servicingRequirement
Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred or a related field from a reputable university.Financial qualifications, knowledge of accounting & finance / law.Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.Ability to understand and analyse company financial statements.Corporate Banking experience with knowledge of Trade Finance, Treasury, DCM is a plus. With CDD / KYC experience is ideal.Good communication, interpersonal & written skills for both internal & external stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated ability to communicate proficiently in Mandarin (speaking, listening, reading & writing) to effectively liaise with Chinese clients, partners, and stakeholders.Proficient in MS Office.Results-orientated, having initiative, takes ownership the responsibilities with positive attitude, keen to learn / acquire new knowledge.Note that salary commensurate with relevant experience.Tell employers what skills you have
Treasury
Credit Risk Management
Due Diligence
Analytical Skills
Housekeeping
Anti Money Laundering
Financials
MS Office
Stakeholder Engagement
Trade Finance
Financial Statements
Portfolio Management
Written Skills
Financial Analysis
Banking
KYC
Credit Risk
Service Delivery
Credit Analysis