Vice President, Team Lead, SMO, Business Banking.

As a key player in DBS Bank's commitment to supporting the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Asia, your role as the Vice President of Credit Operations within the Institutional Banking Group is vital. You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the credit operations function in Corporate and Investment Banking. This role is crucial to ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of all credit-related processes, directly impacting the bank's profitability and risk management. Your main responsibilities will include ensuring the efficient and compliant execution of all stages of the credit lifecycle, from origination to post-disbursement. This encompasses activities such as offer letter preparation, facility documentation, and security documentation. You will be setting standards and ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Additionally, you will provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management for the credit operations team, driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence and operational efficiency. In this role, you will also be required to identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and technological solutions to optimize workflows, reduce operational costs, and mitigate risk throughout the credit lifecycle. This includes overseeing the performance of external vendors involved in credit operations support services, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships to ensure cost-effectiveness and service quality. Moreover, you will track and analyze key metrics related to credit operations efficiency, risk, and compliance, preparing regular reports and presentations to senior management. To excel in this position, you should have a minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in credit operations within a financial institution, with at least 5 years in a senior management role. Extensive knowledge of credit processes, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices is essential, along with proven leadership skills, analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills.,