Senior Manager, Credit Risk - #1124593

About Mewah Group 

Mewah Group is a global food and agri-business with refineries and processing facilities in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. The Group has been in operations since the 1950s and was listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited on November 24, 2010. We are committed to sustainable practices and innovation, contributing to food security and enhancing the quality of life for our stakeholders. 

Senior Manager – Credit Risk Management 

Role Overview 
To lead and be part of our global credit risk management across the agriculture commodities value chain. This role is instrumental in protecting the firm’s financial resilience in a fast-paced and relationship-driven trading environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep credit expertise, sound judgment, and a commercial mindset to drive proactive credit risk practices. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Define & lead the overall credit risk strategy, aligning risk appetite with commercial priorities and growth ambitions. 

• Develop and maintain rigorous credit risk frameworks covering counterparty assessment and risk evaluation, credit scoring, exposure monitoring, and portfolio analysis. 

• Act as a key business partner to commercial teams – providing credit insights to advise on trade and payment structures, support growth, and protect against downside risk. 

• Working closely with operations, finance, legal, and other key stakeholders, to embed credit risk awareness and ensure transactions are structured and executed within approved risk parameters. 

• Monitor external credit conditions, macro trends, and sectoral developments to anticipate shifts in credit risk exposures. 

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of credit analysts, instilling a culture of ownership, commercial awareness, and continuous improvement. 

• Champion the use of data, automation, and digital credit tools to enhance credit decision-making and reporting capabilities. 

• Oversee regular credit reviews, risk dashboards, and reporting to senior management and relevant committees. 

Key qualifications and requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Science, or Engineering. 

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the commodity industry, with a focus on risk management or credit risk management. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• High integrity and credibility, with a positive attitude and motivation. 

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us navigate the complexities of risk management, we encourage you to apply. 

At Mewah Group, we believe in fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where your contributions are valued. Join us and be part of our journey towards excellence in risk management. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!