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Purpose of the role
The Assistant Vice President (Special Asset Management) is primarily responsible for managing and monitoring the Bank’s portfolio of non‑performing loans (NPLs) and problem assets.
The role focuses on maximizing recovery value and minimizing the bank’s loss through debt restructuring, legal proceedings, collateral disposal, and government scheme claims, while ensuring all actions shall comply with regulatory requirements and the Bank’s internal policies.
What you will be doing:
1. Debt Restructuring & Remedial Actions
Independently manage the restructuring and remedial actions for classified accounts.
Formulate and execute recovery strategies in a timely manner, including negotiations with borrowers and other creditors, and participation in syndicate bank meetings and bankers' meetings.
Assist in preparing credit memos for restructuring terms in seeking the management approval.
Monitor repayment progress post‑restructuring to ensure borrowers adhere to repayment schedules.
2. Collateral Disposal & Legal Proceedings
Manage litigation processes, collateral repossession, and disposal for impaired loans.
Devise and implement the account strategies, including the litigations / collateral disposal strategies to maximize recovery amounts.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external professionals, e.g.. Solicitors, valuers, and property agents to facilitate recovery actions.
May also need to handle claims under government schemes such as the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) and the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme (SFGS).
3. Provisioning & Loan Classification
Assess and calculate specific provisions / special allowances by using the Bank's discounted cashflow models and check assumptions for case-by-case scenario.
Regularly review and revise loan classifications to ensure proper credit grades and adequate provisioning.
4. Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting
Proactively and closely monitor the progress of all classified accounts and provide timely and regular updates to the Management.
Compile NPL management information for regular tracking of the account developments in reporting to the Management.
Ensure all actions are in compliance with internal regulations, legal requirements, the Code of Banking Practice, and HKMA‑issued guidelines.
Who are we looking for:
Education & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or above in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
Holder of the HKIB “Enhanced Competency Framework – Credit Risk Management” (ECF‑CRM) qualification.
5 to 10 years of relevant banking experience, including credit risk management, commercial banking, or corporate banking, particularly with solid experience in special asset management, or credit monitoring /credit approval.
Solid experience in credit recoveries and debt restructuring.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
In‑depth knowledge of Hong Kong law (particularly in relation to credit recovery), accounting, and banking practices.
Familiarity with the latest HKMA regulatory requirements on loan classification and provisioning.
Solid knowledge of Hong Kong litigation procedures, especially collateral repossession processes.
Hands‑on experience in provision calculation using discounted cash flow (DCF) models and other methodologies.
Proficient in MS Office applications; knowledge of Excel is an advantage.
Experience in MIS analysis and reporting is preferred.
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Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.
OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.
OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.
OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.
OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.
OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.
