VP, Regional Credit Policy Analyst, Group Credit

Job Responsibilities:

The candidate will be part of the Group Credit Policy & Governance (CPG) team which provides independent oversight of Personal Financial Services (PFS) Loans Portfolio for UOB Group. Reporting to the Regional Policy & Strategic Support Lead, the candidate will be responsible to support the review and maintenance of the Group Retail Credit Policy and Process Standards (GRCPPS), ensure regional countries are operating within the Group PFS Policy, Frameworks and approved Retail Risk Appetite (RRA) metrics, provide independent review and recommendation on proposed credit policies changes and related credit papers requiring approval from Group Retail Credit and perform independent monitoring of portfolio quality for PFS loans portfolio across countries. The candidate will also undertake strategic projects as part of overall Group Retail Credit and Group CPG collective agenda.

Role Description:

• To review Group Policy Standard, Frameworks/ Guidelines and maintain them over time to ensure that PFS Loans portfolios operate within the desired appetite.
• To support the smooth migration of Citi portfolio into UOB under CPG sub-stream, liaise and work with other sub-streams within overall Retail Credit workstream and relevant stakeholders to ensure successful integration process.
• To work closely with countries CPG function on review of Portfolio Review Document (PRD), credit policy changes, credit test proposal, and other initiatives that require approval from Group Retail Credit.
• To assume the advisory role to and consult regional countries on Group Policy & Framework related matters.
• Responsible for tracking of consolidated Retail Risk Appetite, Risk Discipline Framework (RDF) metrics and Credit KPIs across regional countries
• Perform monitoring of regional countries portfolio and highlight the key and emerging risks to ensure that sound portfolio quality is maintained.
• To support the portfolio review reporting and preparation for Quarterly Credit Review of Retail Portfolio with Senior Management and Group Credit Committee.
• To work closely with CPG team in enhancing the independent risk assurance process
• To undertake ad hoc projects as part of Group CPG Collective Agenda

Job Requirements:

• At least 8 years of working experience in a retail credit risk management role preferably in a credit risk policy, MIS and portfolio management capacity. Candidates with experiences in risk assurance area are welcome to apply.
• Degree holder with background in Mathematics, Statistics, Business and Finance preferred.
• Analytical mind with sound business acumen, highly meticulous and self-motivated.
• A strong relator with good communication and presentation skill (verbal and written).
• Experience in a Group regional role with knowledge of country business and regulatory landscape will be a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Powerpoint. Good knowledge of SAS Programming, Decision Tree Segmentation Tool, SQL database and Visualization Tool (e.g. PowerBI) is desired.
• Candidates with knowledge in Basel Capital Rules, Credit Scorecards (especially application scorecard development) or IFRS9 will have an added advantage.