Vice President, Credit Administration & Risk Control

• Senior leadership role overseeing complex corporate credit operations
• High exposure to risk, controls, and loan agency governance

About Our Client

International bank located in Midtown.

Job Description

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead, coach and develop the credit administration team, ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality operational support.
• Support talent development, coverage planning and succession across credit operations.
• Champion service excellence, process efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Bilateral Lending

• Oversee issuance of facility letters and review of complex, non‑standard credit and security documentation prepared by external counsel.
• Ensure all executed documentation is complete, enforceable and aligned with approved credit decisions prior to facility activation.
• Proactively identify, escalate and resolve documentation and risk issues, obtaining appropriate approvals where required.
• Apply strong product expertise across real estate, construction, project finance and trade‑related lending.
• Maintain governance over safe custody of original legal documentation and accuracy of collateral management systems.

Syndicated Lending & Loan Agency

• Lead loan agency activities, acting as a key point of coordination for borrowers, lenders and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee administrative processes supporting syndicated facilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed terms.
• Manage operational and documentation risks to minimise commercial, legal and reputational exposure.
• Provide guidance on complex deal mechanics in a highly visible, stakeholder‑facing role.

Credit Risk, Reporting & Operational Risk

• Oversee ongoing credit risk monitoring, including covenant compliance, collateral expiries, valuations, insurance and annual reviews.
• Review and prepare monthly exposure, limit and regulatory reporting related to loan portfolios.
• Conduct and oversee independent risk and control self‑assessments and broader operational risk activities.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
• Provide management coverage and support across broader operations activities as required.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Banking, Risk Management or a related field.
• Approximately 10-15 years of experience in credit administration, loan operations or loan agency within a corporate or wholesale banking environment.
• Proven people leadership experience managing sizeable operational teams.
• Strong risk mindset with exceptional attention to detail and governance standards.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $165,000 annually.

Contact

Lauren Van Manen

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