Credit Documentation Assurance Lead SG

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Oversight & Governance

• Lead the credit documentation assurance function for commercial banking portfolios, including but not limited to bilateral loans, trade finance, and working capital facilities
• Define and implement documentation standards aligned with credit policies, regulatory expectations (e.g., MAS, Basel), and commercial banking product structures
• Serve as a senior advisor to Credit Risk and Front Office on documentation-related risks and controls

Risk & Compliance Leadership

• Oversee periodic reviews and audits of credit documentation to ensure compliance with approved terms and regulatory requirements
• Identify and remediate documentation gaps, inconsistencies, and control weaknesses
• Ensure timely escalation of documentation discrepancies and exceptions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Relationship Managers, Credit Analysts, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to ensure documentation is fit-for-purpose and aligned with client needs and approved terms and conditions
• Represent the Credit Documentation Assurance function in credit committees, governance forums, and regulatory engagements
• Provide subject matter expertise and training to internal teams on documentation standards and regulatory changes on a periodic basis as and when required

Process Optimization

• Drive initiatives to digitize and automate documentation workflows, reducing manual errors and improving turnaround times
• Collaborate with technology and operations teams to enhance documentation systems and data integrity
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to proactively adapt and improve documentation practices
• Develop, together with relevant stakeholders, the turn-around-time for each stage of the end-to-end process, and tracking mechanisms necessary to ensure adherence

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related discipline
• Technical and Regulatory Knowledge relating to Credit processing/risk 
• Experience in managing documentation for syndicated loans, trade finance, and structured working capital solutions would be an advantage
• 10+ years of experience in credit documentation, credit risk, or risk assurance
• Strong understanding of credit products, lending processes, and regulatory requirements
• Technical understanding of Credit documentation and end to end process
• Strong analytical skill and eye for detail 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Independent, versatile and able to perform under pressure 
• Knowledge of Commercial Banking business practices, processes and procedures 
• Proven track record in managing regulatory compliance and risk assurance functions
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Experience with digital documentation platforms and data governance tools.
• Good communication skills, written and spoken with the ability to communicate at all levels