Head Of Department (Vice President)

Compliance & Risk (Banking & Financial Services)
Full time
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Responsibilities: Lead independent credit assessment and review of all Credit related requests for corporate borrowers, highlight the key risk factors, red flags, work with internal stakeholders to identify risk mitigation and closure. Lead the monitoring and tracking of post approval credit issues and all covenants'/conditions/ instructions/interim monitoring and all other reports related to credit matters. Conduct independent checking on Single Customer Exposure Limits (SCEL) grouping and validate the rationale. Provide advisory on credit risk-related matters, provide support on credit-related training and coaching of junior members with the aim to elevate the level of quality in credit risk management. Undertake the ad-hoc credit-related project and work with regional office to oversee the full implementation. Update the Bank's credit policies and manuals to align with all relevant regulations and internal directives. Requirements: Applicant must have a recognized Degree in Economics, Finance/Accountancy/Banking or its equivalent from a recognized university/higher learning institution. At least 10-15 years of relevant working experience as Credit risk manager / Independent review reviewer in assessing large corporate / listed company credit. Possess excellent analytical skill including the ability to read and interpret financial statements, cashflow, industry/competitive analysis, projection, and the experience of dealing with complex business structures. Possess strong accounting knowledge and its practical application, good understanding of banking regulatory environment, industry trends, products, practices etc. Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills in dealing with both internal and external senior stakeholders. Demonstrate strong leadership in managing team, mentoring skill, organizational skills, agility, resourcefulness and the ability to complete assignment within short notice in a fast-paced environment. Consideration can be extended to internal candidate who is currently at Assistant Vice President level, working the way up to assume this role with the supports/guidance from Supervisor. 
MUFG Bank Ltd & MUFG Securities Asia Limited (collectively referred to as "MUFG") is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad celebrated its 60th Anniversary in Malaysia in 2017. The journey of the Bank in Malaysia has been long and continuously successful. The Bank of Tokyo, Ltd. set up its first representative office in the then Malaya in October 1957 and subsequently obtained its banking license in June 1959, making it the first Japanese bank to provide a full range of banking services.
The Bank of Tokyo, Ltd. (Kuala Lumpur Branch) successfully managed to strengthen economic ties between Malaya and Japan and played a crucial role in the economic development of Malaysia by encouraging large number of Japanese foreign direct investment into this new emerging economy. Further to Malaysian Government's "Look East Policy" in the 80's to attract Japanese investments, the Bank's International Trade and Investment Bureau which was set up in 1979, played a bigger role in disseminating vital information to attract more Japanese investors into Malaysia.
On June 1, 1994, Bank of Tokyo (Malaysia) Berhad was locally incorporated, pursuant to the provision of the Banking and Financial Institutions Acts, 1989 (BAFIA 1989). The locally incorporated entity took over the banking operations from The Bank of Tokyo, Ltd. on July 1, 1994 and became a fully owned subsidiary of its Parent Bank in Tokyo.
On April 1, 1996, The Bank of Tokyo, Ltd. and The Mitsubishi Bank, Limited merged in Japan on an equal-term basis to form The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. To reflect the merger, the Bank's name was changed then to Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi (Malaysia) Berhad. To further strengthen its presence globally, in October of 2005, the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ("MUFG") was formed through the integration of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (MTFG) and the UFJ Group, uniting The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities under a single financial holding company.
Consequently, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd was established on 1st January 2006 from the merger of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd and UFJ Bank, marking the birth of the largest bank in the world in terms of total assets. On the same day, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi (Malaysia) Berhad was renamed to Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Malaysia) Berhad ("BTMU (M)").
The global network since then has grown tremendously and paving a way for a new opportunities for growth. In line with the group's overall strategy utilise the globally recognised group brand and to provide clear defining roles and functions of each of the subsidiaries under the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ("MUFG"), effectively on the 2 April 2018, the Bank is now known as MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.
The positive synergies and economies of scale has continuously kept the bank on the leading edge of new products development and service capabilities for the benefit of its clients worldwide. MUFG Bank has further strengthen its presence in Malaysia with the increased number of customers and its long-term relationship with the existing large number of Japanese investors especially in the manufacturing, construction and services sectors. From 2006 onwards, a strategic alliance with a leading regional financial institution has further strengthened our presence in Malaysia and as a leading banking institution in the region.
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad opened its first branch in Penang in July 2012. The Penang branch caters for the fast growing economy in the northern region of Peninsula Malaysia and continues to extend better quality service to the new and existing customers.
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad also continuously enjoys strong support and backing of its Parent Bank and its Group with 125 years tradition of pioneer ship in international and domestic banking. The worldwide network of the Group with specialized knowledge and skills especially in treasury products and international trade enable the Group to serve customers well.
We sincerely believe in building good long-term relationships with our valued customers. Our customers can be assured of access to the international network and services of MUFG's over 2,000 offices across more than 50 countries.
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad celebrated its 60th Anniversary in Malaysia in 2017. The journey of the Bank in Malaysia has been long and continuously successful. The Bank of Tokyo, Ltd. set up its first representative office in the then Malaya in October 1957 and subsequently obtained its banking license in June 1959, making it the first Japanese bank to provide a full range of banking services.
The Bank of Tokyo, Ltd. (Kuala Lumpur Branch) successfully managed to strengthen economic ties between Malaya and Japan and played a crucial role in the economic development of Malaysia by encouraging large number of Japanese foreign direct investment into this new emerging economy. Further to Malaysian Government's "Look East Policy" in the 80's to attract Japanese investments, the Bank's International Trade and Investment Bureau which was set up in 1979, played a bigger role in disseminating vital information to attract more Japanese investors into Malaysia.
On June 1, 1994, Bank of Tokyo (Malaysia) Berhad was locally incorporated, pursuant to the provision of the Banking and Financial Institutions Acts, 1989 (BAFIA 1989). The locally incorporated entity took over the banking operations from The Bank of Tokyo, Ltd. on July 1, 1994 and became a fully owned subsidiary of its Parent Bank in Tokyo.
On April 1, 1996, The Bank of Tokyo, Ltd. and The Mitsubishi Bank, Limited merged in Japan on an equal-term basis to form The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. To reflect the merger, the Bank's name was changed then to Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi (Malaysia) Berhad. To further strengthen its presence globally, in October of 2005, the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ("MUFG") was formed through the integration of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (MTFG) and the UFJ Group, uniting The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities under a single financial holding company.
Consequently, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd was established on 1st January 2006 from the merger of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd and UFJ Bank, marking the birth of the largest bank in the world in terms of total assets. On the same day, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi (Malaysia) Berhad was renamed to Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Malaysia) Berhad ("BTMU (M)").
The global network since then has grown tremendously and paving a way for a new opportunities for growth. In line with the group's overall strategy utilise the globally recognised group brand and to provide clear defining roles and functions of each of the subsidiaries under the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ("MUFG"), effectively on the 2 April 2018, the Bank is now known as MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.
The positive synergies and economies of scale has continuously kept the bank on the leading edge of new products development and service capabilities for the benefit of its clients worldwide. MUFG Bank has further strengthen its presence in Malaysia with the increased number of customers and its long-term relationship with the existing large number of Japanese investors especially in the manufacturing, construction and services sectors. From 2006 onwards, a strategic alliance with a leading regional financial institution has further strengthened our presence in Malaysia and as a leading banking institution in the region.
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad opened its first branch in Penang in July 2012. The Penang branch caters for the fast growing economy in the northern region of Peninsula Malaysia and continues to extend better quality service to the new and existing customers.
MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad also continuously enjoys strong support and backing of its Parent Bank and its Group with 125 years tradition of pioneer ship in international and domestic banking. The worldwide network of the Group with specialized knowledge and skills especially in treasury products and international trade enable the Group to serve customers well.
We sincerely believe in building good long-term relationships with our valued customers. Our customers can be assured of access to the international network and services of MUFG's over 2,000 offices across more than 50 countries.
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