Senior Credit Manager, Specialised Finance Risk

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Senior Credit Manager, Specialised Finance Risk Join to apply for the Senior Credit Manager, Specialised Finance Risk role at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community. Job Summary As a Senior Credit Manager within Specialised Finance Risk, you will oversee the credit risk profile of our SF South Asia portfolio, spanning Project Finance, Leveraged & Acquisition Finance, Transportation Finance and Structured Credit & Trading (SCT). You will provide robust challenge, independent oversight and strategic insights that help maintain a strong risk appetite, ensure portfolio resilience and support business growth. Key Responsibilities
Assess and manage credit risk across the SF South Asia portfolio, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and portfolio standards. Conduct stress testing, analyse outcomes and recommend actions for extreme but plausible scenarios. Challenge risk-return decisions and support well‑informed credit origination and control judgements. Monitor material risk exposures, portfolio trends and early signs of deterioration, initiating proactive remediation. Influence risk parameters, policies, exposure limits and control standards. Oversee the quality, accuracy and completeness of credit applications and related risk analysis. Approve credit proposals within delegated authority and contribute to committee discussions for wider approvals. Enhance operational efficiency, risk processes and consistency across the function. Support relationship teams in managing challenged accounts and maximising recoveries. Prepare timely and accurate risk reporting for committees, audits, regulatory partners and senior stakeholders. Uphold strong governance standards, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Skills and Qualifications
Strong expertise in Specialised Finance Risk, including Project Finance, Leveraged & Acquisition Finance, Transportation (Shipping & Aviation) Finance and Structured Credit & Trading (SCT). Excellent credit assessment, analytical and decision‑making capabilities. Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex information clearly. Strong risk culture mindset with the ability to challenge, shape and guide credit decisions. Experience navigating multi‑country or multi‑market portfolios.
Qualifications
Practical experience assessing and managing risk across Specialised Finance portfolios is essential. MBA, CA, CFA or equivalent qualifications are an advantage. Strong credit fundamentals; completion of a Core Credit Curriculum (post‑hire) is expected. Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and contribute to cross‑functional teams.
About Standard Chartered We are an international bank with a purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity and brand promise. We celebrate difference, advocate inclusion and strive to make a positive difference for our clients, communities and each other. Benefits
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations. Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days). Minimum global standards for annual and public holiday combined to 30 days minimum. Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns. Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and self‑help toolkits. A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning. Being part of an inclusive and values‑driven organisation that embraces and celebrates diversity across teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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