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Senior Credit Manager – South-East Asia

Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest and one of the world’s safest financial institutions, is hiring a Senior Credit Manager to support its South-East Asia credit portfolio. Based in Singapore or a regional hub, this role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in corporate credit risk, APAC exposure, and deep understanding of structured and trade finance. Accelerate your career with one of the region’s most dynamic and forward-thinking financial institutions.

Job Location: Singapore (South-East Asia)
Industry: Banking
Function: Credit Analysis / Risk Management
Salary: 38000-50000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview
As Senior Credit Manager – South-East Asia, you will support the Head of Credit by leading credit evaluation and portfolio management for regional corporate clients. You will work closely with product, coverage, and control functions to ensure credit risk is accurately assessed, well-documented, and aligned with FAB’s risk appetite and regulatory standards, particularly MAS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct detailed credit risk analysis for corporate lending transactions across South-East Asia, including financial modeling and covenant stress testing
* Structure credit proposals in collaboration with product and relationship teams, ensuring alignment with FAB’s credit policy and risk appetite
* Independently assess risk ratings and provide recommendations on client risk profiles and exposures
* Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify early warning signs and recommend remedial strategies for underperforming credits
* Support compliance with regulatory frameworks, including local adaptation of Group Credit Policy per MAS regulations
* Coordinate with internal and external audit teams, ensuring proper documentation, credit approvals, and audit readiness
* Participate in client due diligence meetings to assess business models, market exposure, and financial health
* Collaborate with the Head of Credit and Regional Head to identify and manage sectoral risk trends, policy updates, and credit process improvements
* Contribute to projects including credit system upgrades, process automation, and portfolio analytics initiatives
* Train junior credit team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the APAC risk team

Job Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline
* 10-15 years of experience in corporate credit risk management with exposure to the APAC region
* Strong background in structured trade finance, commodity finance, or cross-border corporate lending
* Excellent knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit structuring, and risk mitigation
* Proficient in financial modeling, Excel, and cash flow projections
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in South-East Asia (especially Singapore MAS)
* Effective interpersonal and influencing skills to communicate risk views and challenge stakeholders
* Proficiency in Mandarin or Bahasa is a strong advantage due to regional client engagement
* Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and lead multiple credit assessments simultaneously

What We Offer

* Leadership opportunity in a regional credit function with a top-tier bank
* Exposure to high-value cross-border corporate transactions across Asia
* Inclusive and collaborative work culture focused on continuous learning and innovation
* Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and professional development support
* International mobility prospects within one of the MENA region’s most recognized financial institutions

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE, known for its financial strength, customer-centric innovation, and regional influence. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and MENA, FAB offers global opportunities in a performance-driven environment that values integrity, growth, and inclusion. Join us and help shape the future of banking.

Job Title Senior Credit Manager – South-East Asia Job Description Senior Credit Manager – South-East Asia Job Overview First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest and one of the world’s safest financial institutions, is hiring a Senior Credit Manager to support its South-East Asia credit portfolio. Based in Singapore or a regional hub, this role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in corporate credit risk, APAC exposure, and deep understanding of structured and trade finance. Accelerate your career with one of the region’s most dynamic and forward-thinking financial institutions. Job Location: Singapore (South-East Asia) Industry: Banking Function: Credit Analysis / Risk Management Salary: 38000-50000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Current Location: Any Job Type: Full-time Job Overview As Senior Credit Manager – South-East Asia, you will support the Head of Credit by leading credit evaluation and portfolio management for regional corporate clients. You will work closely with product, coverage, and control functions to ensure credit risk is accurately assessed, well-documented, and aligned with FAB’s risk appetite and regulatory standards, particularly MAS requirements. Key Responsibilities * Conduct detailed credit risk analysis for corporate lending transactions across South-East Asia, including financial modeling and covenant stress testing * Structure credit proposals in collaboration with product and relationship teams, ensuring alignment with FAB’s credit policy and risk appetite * Independently assess risk ratings and provide recommendations on client risk profiles and exposures * Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify early warning signs and recommend remedial strategies for underperforming credits * Support compliance with regulatory frameworks, including local adaptation of Group Credit Policy per MAS regulations * Coordinate with internal and external audit teams, ensuring proper documentation, credit approvals, and audit readiness * Participate in client due diligence meetings to assess business models, market exposure, and financial health * Collaborate with the Head of Credit and Regional Head to identify and manage sectoral risk trends, policy updates, and credit process improvements * Contribute to projects including credit system upgrades, process automation, and portfolio analytics initiatives * Train junior credit team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the APAC risk team Job Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline * 10-15 years of experience in corporate credit risk management with exposure to the APAC region * Strong background in structured trade finance, commodity finance, or cross-border corporate lending * Excellent knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit structuring, and risk mitigation * Proficient in financial modeling, Excel, and cash flow projections * Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in South-East Asia (especially Singapore MAS) * Effective interpersonal and influencing skills to communicate risk views and challenge stakeholders * Proficiency in Mandarin or Bahasa is a strong advantage due to regional client engagement * Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and lead multiple credit assessments simultaneously What We Offer * Leadership opportunity in a regional credit function with a top-tier bank * Exposure to high-value cross-border corporate transactions across Asia * Inclusive and collaborative work culture focused on continuous learning and innovation * Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and professional development support * International mobility prospects within one of the MENA region’s most recognized financial institutions About the Company First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE, known for its financial strength, customer-centric innovation, and regional influence. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and MENA, FAB offers global opportunities in a performance-driven environment that values integrity, growth, and inclusion. Join us and help shape the future of banking. Post Details

Job Start Date 1970-01-01 Salary from 38000.00 Salary to 50000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Abdu Dhabi Location City Abu Dhabi

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Banking Job Function Job Functions -> Risk Management Employers Details Company First Abu Dhabi Bank Contact Person HR Manager Designation HR Manager Telephone +971 2 681 1511 Email atyourservicebankfab.com