Vice President, Head of Credit & Account Management, Singapore

About the role

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is recruiting a Vice President, Head of Credit & Account Management (CAM) for its APAC Global Corporate & Investment Banking business in Singapore. The CAM department supports end-to-end internal workflows for client due diligence, credit review and control, and the ongoing management of legal covenants and credit conditions. It acts as a trusted partner to the front office, handling internal risk approval processes so that front-office teams can focus on client strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure team deliverables on internal client and credit processes are executed within stakeholder expectations, and lead due diligence to improve them continuously.
• Assess product and transaction risks, including credit risk factors, collateral and sources of repayment, especially for non-recourse financing, and coach junior team members.
• Manage the team's day-to-day activities, including covenants management, updating client marketing materials and collaborating with Risk, Compliance, Legal and external experts on deals.
• Support or lead work on regional/global risk frameworks and standardisation initiatives.
• Conduct product suitability reviews, support continuous improvement projects and help update operating policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits (Credit Examination, JFSA / MAS / BoJ / RBI / statutory) by coordinating departmental activities.
• Keep up with industry trends, products and laws, uphold company policies, guide juniors on their careers and manage team resources efficiently.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years' experience in an analytical or client coverage role in corporate or investment banking covering the APAC region.
• Proven experience in transformation and change management.
• Minimum bachelor's degree.
• Experience managing teams under cross-matrix reporting structures.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and a track record of collaborative, pragmatic problem solving.

Required skills

• Knowledge of structured products and/or project finance is an added advantage.
• Post-graduate qualifications (MBA / MSc) and professional qualifications (CA / CFA / FRM) are an added advantage.