Head, FIG Credit (Singapore)

Are you a seasoned credit leader with deep expertise in Financial Institutions Group (FIG) credit? Join Maybank Singapore as Head, FIG Credit and play a pivotal role in shaping the Bank's FIG credit strategy across ASEAN.

Leading a high-performing team, you will drive credit decisions and risk management for some of the region's most sophisticated transactions spanning Financial Institutions, Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Sovereigns, structured financings and emerging New Economy sectors, while partnering closely with senior management, regional stakeholders and key clients to support sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities:-

• Lead the FIG Credit team in the assessment, structuring and approval of complex credit transactions across Financial Institutions, Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Financial Sponsors, Sovereigns and Institutional Real Estate sectors
• Drive sound credit underwriting standards, portfolio quality management and proactive identification of emerging risks across the FIG portfolio
• Provide credit leadership and transaction structuring expertise for syndicated loan, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, sponsor-backed transactions, structured lending and institutional real estate financings
• Oversee portfolio concentration, sector, country and sponsor exposures, including stress testing, early warning identification and portfolio optimisation initiatives
• Partner Relationship Managers, Product Teams, Legal, Compliance and Risk stakeholders to deliver practical and balanced client solutions while maintaining prudent risk discipline
• Present, defend and articulate credit recommendations at Credit Committees, Management Committees and senior stakeholder forums
• Drive a strong risk culture through ongoing coaching, talent development and succession planning across the FIG Credit team
• Develop and implement best practices in credit analysis, portfolio management and transaction execution to enhance efficiency and consistency across the franchise
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and risk stakeholders on complex cross-border transactions and market developments.

Requirements:-

✔A good degree with 12-15 years' relevant credit and risk management experience with strong exposure to Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Sovereign and Institutional Real Estate transactions.

✔Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following sectors:

• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Non-Bank Financial Institutions (asset managers, insurers, finance companies, broker/dealers and NBFI fintechs)
• Financial Sponsors / Private Equity / Leveraged Finance
• Sovereign, Supranational and Policy Institutions
• Digital Infrastructure and Data Centre financing
• Institutional Real Estate and Alternative Assets

✔Strong experience in:

• Credit underwriting and risk assessment
• Financial modelling and cashflow analysis
• Leveraged finance and structured transactions
• Sponsor-backed and acquisition financing
• Portfolio risk management and stress testing
• Credit Committee papers and presentations
• Stakeholder management across Business, Risk, Legal and Compliance

✔Proven track record in leading and developing high-performing credit teams, fostering strong risk discipline and building future credit leaders

✔Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance business growth with prudent risk management while delivering practical, solution-oriented outcomes

✔Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and represent recommendations confidently at management and credit forums.

✔Good understanding of sustainability trends, ESG considerations and emerging New Economy sectors, and their implications for credit underwriting and portfolio management

✔Experience covering ASEAN and cross-border transactions

✔Experience in Financial Sponsors (PE/LBO), NBFI and structured financing transactions will be highly preferred

✔Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, FRM or equivalent will be an advantage.

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.