Senior Credit Officer, FIPSH
Company: Westpac Group
Location: New York
Posted on: March 12, 2025
Job Description:
Role Title: Senior Credit Officer, Europe & Americas About
Westpac: We are Australia's first bank and oldest company, and one
of four major banking organisations in Australia. This opportunity
sits in our New York office working for Westpac Institutional Bank,
the division of Westpac, which services the needs of our corporate,
institutional, and governmental clients.How will I help?You will be
responsible for credit risk approval and management of a portfolio
of Bank and Non-Bank Financial Institution exposures.
Responsibility will extend to credit risk management of Financial
Markets and Treasury activity.
- Demonstrate prudent and clear judgment in the assessment and
management of the credit risks within the business, including the
early recognition of problem loans and implementation of
remediation plans
- Approve transactions and customer group risk appetite within
delegated authority or support exposures in excess of the delegated
authority.
- Adopt a continuous improvement policy to build the Westpac
brand leadership in the market.
- Contribute to the strategic positioning of Westpac to ensure
credit strategies and policies are appropriately aligned with
business units' objectives
- Contribute to the development of a sound credit culture within
the business
- Work closely with the business to optimize risk utilization to
maximize the return to the bank from the defined / available risk
appetite
- Work closely with the Dealing Room Credit Officers to ensure
trading is within approved limits or referred to the appropriate
authority for prior approval.
- Collating and analyzing data to drive effective in-country risk
management, including production of risk reporting for the local
risk management committee and in-country leadership team.
- Ensure policies and procedures meet local regulatory
expectations. Engage with external regulators as necessary.What's
in it for me?You will have an opportunity to demonstrate a broad
range of your skills and experience as a Credit specialist for a
key growth area for the WIB business. You will work with
stakeholders and colleagues across New York, London, and
Sydney.180,000 USD to 230,000 USD fixed comp range + You will have
access to a comprehensive range of Westpac benefits including
flexibility and various leave entitlementsWhat do I need?
- Significant experience in a credit-related role. Previous
delegated authority to approve credit risk is highly desirable
- Previous experience in credit analysis of the Bank and Non-Bank
Financial Institutions sector. In addition, Structured and/or
Subscription Finance experience will be considered highly
- Practical knowledge of legal documentation
- Experience engaging with US regulators (preferred)
- Ability to act independently, think innovatively, solve
problems and exhibit a growth mindset
- Superior communication skills, as well as excellent negotiating
and influencing skills
- Tertiary qualified with a business degree or postgraduate
qualificationsWhat's it like to work there?When you join, you'll
become part of the broader Westpac Group family - where we aim to
be a friendly, switched-on team working for a single purpose -
Creating Better Futures Together - it's what we do, who we are and
why we come to work every day. As an equal opportunity employer,
we're proud to have created a culture where people can be their
best, in an environment that values diversity and
flexibility.Within the Westpac Group, you will be part of the
Institutional Banking division, where our vision is to be a high
performing and innovative institutional bank, committed to enabling
the growth of our global clients, our economy, and delivering
sustainable shareholder returns.How do I Apply?Start Here. Just
click on theAPPLYbutton.
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