AVP, Specialist, Private Banking Credit Documentation, Risk Management Group

Job description

Responsibilities

Prepare, review and approve standard and non-standard Letters of Offer, facility agreements, security documents and related documentation in accordance with approved credit terms. Ensure all conditions, covenants, collateral requirements and other terms in the approved Credit Application Memorandum are accurately and completely incorporated into the documentation. Manage complex and bespoke documentation matters, including drafting non-standard provisions and obtaining Legal clearance where required.

Partner with Relationship Managers, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations and other stakeholders to resolve documentation issues and deliver agreed turnaround times. Maintain strong documentation controls, promptly identify and escalate discrepancies or exceptions, and support satisfactory audit and regulatory outcomes. Draft, review and finalise credit and security documentation for new facilities, amendments, renewals and other approved transactions.

Perform independent quality checks to confirm the accuracy, completeness, consistency and enforceability of documentation before issuance or execution. Clarify ambiguous, incomplete or inconsistent approval terms with Relationship Managers and Credit Risk colleagues and escalate material issues on a timely basis. Maintain and update Letters of Offer, supplementary documents, standard clauses, checklists and credit documentation templates in consultation with Legal and relevant control functions.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, delegated authorities, operating procedures, service standards and applicable laws and regulations. Maintain complete documentation records and provide timely status updates to stakeholders, including on outstanding matters, exceptions and execution requirements. Support process improvement, documentation standardisation, system enhancements, preparation of functional specifications, user acceptance testing and other departmental initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, Finance, Banking or a related discipline. 7 to 10 years of relevant banking or financial-services experience, preferably in credit documentation, or a related control function. Strong working knowledge of facility and security documentation, credit approval terms and documentation controls. Experience supporting Private Banking, Wealth Management or complex secured-lending transactions is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex and high-volume documentation within demanding turnaround times. Relevant legal, credit or banking qualifications would be advantageous. Meticulous with good attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under tight timelines. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including Credit Managers, Credit Risk Managers, Relationship Managers and Legal.

Aptitude and mindset to continuously leverage technology to drive efficiency and automation.

Location

DBS Asia Central Job: Risk Management Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time