Loans Operations Lead (Banking)

We are currently partnering with a leading international bank who have a strong presence in the Asia region, and are looking to hire a Loans Operations Lead.

The Loans Operations Lead will oversee end-to-end loan and banker’s guarantee (BG) operations across multiple product types. The role will ensure accurate processing, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting business initiatives and managing a team. It will combine hands-on operational oversight, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and leadership responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on process improvement, reporting, and service excellence.

This role will be responsible for the following:

1. Oversee and execute end-to-end loan and BG processing (drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, issuances, amendments, fees) with accuracy and timeliness
2. Ensure proper transaction input and maintenance in core banking systems, along with complete documentation and record-keeping
3. Manage daily nostro funding, reconciliations, and coordination with Finance and other internal stakeholders
4. Act as the central liaison across Front Office, Risk, Compliance, IT, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
5. Prepare and review periodic reports for internal stakeholders, head office, clients, auditors, and regulators (e.g., MAS, HKMA)
6. Maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and AML standards; implement strong risk and control frameworks
7. Lead, mentor, and develop the loans operations team while managing staffing, performance, and resource allocation
8. Drive process improvements, system enhancements, new product onboarding, and cross-functional operational initiatives

To be eligible for this role you will require:

1. Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in loan operations within the banking industry, with prior team leadership experience preferred
2. Strong knowledge of loan products (e.g., syndicated loans, bilateral loans, revolving/term facilities) and banker’s guarantees processing.
3. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across functions and seniority levels.

Please contact Michael Durkin - email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. JOB-16359 to [email protected]

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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