Credit Risk Manager, Vice President

Credit Risk Manager, Vice President

The Credit Risk Manager, Vice President will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, performing due diligence, and conducting in-depth credit risk analysis of corporate or financial institution customers. This position includes structuring deals, supporting policy development, and mentoring junior analysts. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical abilities, independent decision-making skills, and a deep understanding of regulatory and credit risk environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio as the assigned credit officer.
• Perform ongoing due diligence and scheduled credit reviews.
• Analyze borrower financials, industry, business, legal risks, and assign accurate credit ratings.
• Prepare detailed credit applications and recommendations in line with internal policies.

• Partner with business/product teams to evaluate new transactions.
• Identify and mitigate structural risks in deal terms.
• Advise stakeholders on risk exposure, terms, and profitability enhancement.
• Communicate directly with the credit division with minimal management support.

• Ensure adherence to all internal and external (regulatory) compliance requirements.
• Participate in policy updates and credit framework enhancements.

• Support and train junior analysts on credit processes and complex assignments.
• Act as a subject matter expert to enhance the team's analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in credit or risk analysis within financial institutions.
• 3+ years of experience specifically analyzing financial institutions and conducting due diligence.
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities to assess repayment capacity.
• In-depth understanding of corporate loan documentation and credit risk structuring.
• Familiarity with U.S. (FRB, FDIC) and/or Japanese (FSA, BOJ) regulatory environments.

Preferred:

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior analysts.
• Exposure to international financial institutions.
• Familiarity with rating agency methodologies or internal rating systems.