AVP- Credit Auditor

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

As a member of Indian onshore team in IADAP, you will provide general credit assurance by examining the credit processes, the quality of credit risk evaluation and compliance of applicable policies, laws, and regulations (both Indian local and Japanese as home country of SMBC).  Working papers also need to be circulated to the IADAP located in Singapore. The scope of credit reviews is primary in the exposure booked in Indian branches, but it covers all SMBC business units in the Asia Pacific region.

Credit assets to be reviewed include (but not limited to) exposures to Corporates, Banks / Non-Banks Financial Institutions, Structured Real Estate finance, Project Finance, Securitization, and Leveraged Buyout (‘LBO’) as part of the third line of defence function. As Regional Credit Reviewer, IADAP would add value and improve the bank’s credit evaluation by bringing a disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. You may have to travel and work closely with IADAP members, the other Credit Review Departments or other credit departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous credit reviews of individual borrowers on an ongoing basis, to assess the appropriateness of risk ratings of Obligor Grade and classification of Borrower’s Category for the Bank’s credit assets booked in primary India branches and other Asia Pacific branches, ensuring adherence to internal grading policies.
• To participate as a team member (‘Person in charge’) for assigned On-site credit reviews/audits and / or Thematic review assignments. Focuses of these reviews/audits are to assess appropriateness of risk ratings of Obligor Grade assigned including Japanese regulatory credit classification, adequacy of credit underwriting quality including financial projections, and robustness of credit risk management and processes in line with internal policy requirements. 
• Provide value-added recommendations to Business Units (BUs) based on potential issues identified in all credit reviews.
• Follow-up on open issues identified and conduct validation review on remediation actions taken by auditee, in accordance with IADAP recommendations and address BUs’ concerns accordingly.
• Continuously monitor and update IADAP and Indian branches management on regulatory changes or market conditions for new and emerging risks in India.
• Continuously review and propose improvement to IADAP’s review process to ensure adequacy and efficiency of the controls in place against market practice.
• Participate in department-wide initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by Department Head or Head of India Audit.
• Travel within India and APAC region, if required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance / accountancy / Banking, Business Studies / Administration / Management or equivalent is preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience in the areas of credit risk analysis, credit approval, and / or credit review function. Audit experience would be an added advantage.
• Strong background in credit risk analysis, financial analysis / projections, and experienced with credit rating models for Large Corporate customers. Experience / knowledge in Structured Real Estate finance, Project Finance, Securitization, LBO, Banks / Non-Banks Financial Institutions, natural resources, Islamic Finance would be an added advantage.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Powerpoint. Added advantage for knowledge / experience in Power BI, Power Apps, and programming applications
• Good writing and communication skills, with ability to identify and articulate issues / observations
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills 
• Ability to work well in a team as well as contribute individually within stipulated timelines.