About the Company
Our client is a well-established regional banking group with a strong presence across Asia Pacific, serving corporate, commercial, and institutional clients. With continued growth across key APAC markets, the bank is strengthening its regional risk management function and is seeking a seasoned Director, APAC Credit Reviewer / Approver to play a critical leadership role within the credit risk team.

The Role
As a senior member of the Credit Risk function, you will hold credit approval authority and oversee complex credit proposals across multiple APAC jurisdictions. You will act as a key risk gatekeeper, providing independent judgement and constructive challenge to ensure disciplined risk-taking aligned with the bank's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently review and approve large and complex corporate/commercial credit transactions across APAC
• Exercise delegated credit approval authority within assigned limits
• Provide robust challenge and guidance to front office on deal structuring, risk appetite, and mitigants
• Evaluate borrower creditworthiness through detailed financial analysis, stress testing, and industry assessment
• Ensure adherence to internal credit policies, regulatory standards, and regional risk frameworks
• Lead and participate in credit committees, presenting views and influencing decision-making
• Monitor regional portfolio trends and proactively identify emerging risks across APAC markets
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of credit best practices
• Partner closely with business, legal, compliance, and regional risk teams

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant credit risk experience within corporate/commercial banking
• Demonstrated experience as a credit approver with delegated authority at VP/Director level or above
• Strong exposure to APAC markets is essential; prior regional coverage experience across multiple jurisdictions is highly preferred
• Proven ability to handle complex, cross-border transactions and diversified industry exposures
• Strong credit judgement, financial analysis, and structuring capabilities
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations and risk governance frameworks within APAC
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business partners
• Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring or guiding junior team members
• Fluent English required; additional Asian language skills (e.g., Mandarin) are advantageous

What's on Offer

• Director-level role with meaningful credit approval authority and regional scope
• High visibility position interacting with senior stakeholders across business and risk
• Opportunity to shape credit culture and risk discipline across APAC
• Stable platform with strong growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation and leadership-level benefits