Chief Risk Officer – Regional Bank

Direct message the job poster from Empower Partners Singapore Founder of Empower Partners | Executive Search – C Suite | Certified Coach Our client is a respected regional bank with deep roots and an expanding presence across Southeast Asia. They are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead the credit risk function in Singapore. This is a critical leadership role overseeing credit risk for the bank’s commercial and corporate lending portfolio, ensuring sound risk governance while supporting sustainable business growth. Key Responsibilities: • Credit Risk Oversight: Lead and provide oversight on all credit risk matters relating to commercial and corporate loans in Singapore. Review and approve credit proposals, ensuring alignment with internal risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and group policies. Maintain strong oversight of the loan book through active monitoring of portfolio quality, sector exposures, and early warning indicators. Drive proactive risk mitigation strategies and maintain a balanced, well-diversified credit portfolio. Work closely with business heads to support credit structuring, deal review, and client selection. Offer sound and commercially viable risk advice on new lending opportunities, renewals, and complex transactions. • Risk Governance & Policy Leadership: Ensure the effective implementation of credit risk frameworks and policies locally. Collaborate with group and regional risk teams to tailor governance standards to the local market environment and regulatory requirements. Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. Experience: 15–20 years of credit risk and underwriting experience in commercial and corporate banking. Prior leadership of credit approval processes and large loan exposures is essential. Skills: Strong credit judgment, stakeholder management, and communication skills. A balanced risk mindset with commercial acumen is critical. Application Process: Please send your resume to Emily Tan at et@empowerpartners.sg , quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion. EA License No.: 24S2395 Registration No.: R1106860 Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management, Finance, and Strategy/Planning Industries Banking Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Empower Partners Singapore by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Risk Officer” roles. Chief Financial Officer (Fintech - Mature Start-up) StartupFounder&CEO(withsuccessfulExitorEarly-StageGrowthExperience) VP, Team Lead, Operational Risk Management, Institutional Banking Group Operations (IBGO), Group Operations VP/AVP, ALM Business Analyst, Risk Management Group VP, Business Risk & Control Management for Finance Transformation Office, Group Finance Senior VP, Business Risk and Control Management (BRCM) Advisory, Group Retail Vice President, Business Compliance Control Office (BCCO) VP/AVP, Business Analyst, RMG READ, Risk Management Group SVP, Product Compliance Office - Trade & Working Capital Solutions First VP, FBA Lead (Compliance), Group Technology & Ops AML Compliance Risk Management Officer – Vice President Asset and Wealth Management, Operations, Risk Governance, Vice President, Singapore SVP/ED, Team Lead, ALM Risk, Market & Liquidity Risk, Risk Management Group VP, Team Lead, Unsecured Policy and Portfolio Management, Risk Management Group Head of Third Party Management - Group Chief Operating Officer We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 6/13/2025