CareerPlan

Head of Retail Credit

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HKFull-time2026-08-03 → 2026-11-07

Core

Formulating and executing overall credit risk management strategy for the Retail Banking Division to ensure robust asset quality and alignment with risk appetite.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Retail Credit

Builds

Credit risk management frameworks, underwriting standards, and operational practices for retail banking portfolios.

Domain

Banking / Retail Credit Risk

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Credit risk management, credit underwriting, regulatory compliance, portfolio performance analytics, credit scorecard development, decision engine management, statistical modeling, strategic planning, people management, stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

FRM or CFA certification, experience in international banks or major local banking groups, navigating diverse economic cycles

Technologies

Credit scorecards, decision engines, statistical models

Responsibilities

Devise and direct comprehensive credit risk management frameworks for retail banking portfolios; Oversee end-to-end credit approval and processing functions; Review and update credit-related policies and guidelines; Assess and adjudicate special or exception credit proposals; Implement initiatives to translate risk appetite into operational practice; Provide senior management with reports on asset quality and emerging risk trends

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities