AVP - Credit Risk

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Assistant Vice President - Credit Risk

Principal responsibilities

• To contribute to the credit approval process by delivering timely and well-balanced risk approvals / recommendations in HBUS-GBLC portfolio within agreed Service Level Agreement.
• The role is to foster and encourage a sound common credit culture and to avoid undue risk concentrations, with the aim of ensuring a sustainable high quality lending portfolio. Understand and monitor risk profile and able to timely escalate to management. Enhancing quality by providing concise / clear / pertinent decision and recommendations.
• In carrying out these duties, the jobholder must be fully aware of the need to meet customer requirements and the overall effect of the marketplace on the credit process. To ensure regular up-scaling of own knowledge, capabilities, and responsibilities of coaching and mentoring colleagues. 
• Credit standards issued by internal Credit policies & guidance must be always followed. Appropriate guidance and directions to be provided to the coverage Regions & Centres. Must be able to work independently on credit proposals and capable of providing appropriate solution, judgment, support, and guidance.
• Must also be prepared to stand firm despite heavy pressure to change opinion, albeit must not be totally inflexible. Must strive towards a balanced risk-based approach not exposing the HSBC Group to unnecessary risk. 
• In summary, the prime objective is to ensure that an appropriate balance is achieved between developing the quality business, maintaining a well-balanced book as to risk, ensuring credit standards are observed and at the same time being fully responsive to the needs of customers and the marketplace.
• The job holder is granted a Credit Approval Authority in due course depending on the market they are associated with and must ensure understanding of all relevant limitations and policies, and Approval Authority Matrix & the guidance notes regarding the use of these, prior to exercising this authority.
• Understand and adhere to both the letter and the spirit of all laws, regulations and regulatory guidance that apply to an individual's role, promptly reporting any breaches in accordance with local procedures.
• To ensure all regulatory requirements are enacted as 'business as usual".To contribute to the profitability of the HSBC Group and minimize loan losses. The post requires determination/discipline/diplomacy skills to persuade network colleagues of the jobholder's views. 

Requirements :

• Academics – University degree in commerce/ economics/ management/ engineering. Preference will be given to the candidates holding MBA-Finance or equivalent/ CA/ ICWA/ CS/ CAIIB/ CFA etc.
• Experience – 7+ years of relevant experience in LC/GB/Corporate/SME segment in a reputed Bank/ Financial Institution.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis and credit lending products
• Thorough understanding of Group Lending Guidelines as well as various corporate banking and treasury products, familiarity with other specialised lending areas as well as the latest financing structures in the market.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to understand, interpret and consolidate diverse and intricate business information, identify and mitigate risk issues, and arrive at meaningful conclusions.
• Eye for conducting detailed diligence given the complexities involved, and at the same time be change-oriented given the evolving market and nature of the transactions.
• Capacity to maintain strong constructive relationships with Area Risk Teams, Business Team Heads, and relationship teams. Capable of providing real time advice and guidance on credit to the business teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the capacity to lead discussion and credit approval forums, involving various senior stakeholders from multiple functions and geographies.
• Should have the capability & flexibility to switch roles within Wholesale Credit Risk Management in various functions & geographies at short notice if needed.
• Role holders must be in grips with US Regulatory requirements as applicable to lending relationships. Capacity to cope with pressure and tight deadlines given the time critical nature of the deals.

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