Standard Chartered · 1 month ago
Senior Credit Officer, Data Centers, Specialized Finance Risk
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$234K/yr - $325K/yrStandard Chartered is an international bank that has been operating for over 170 years. They are seeking a Senior Credit Officer to focus on data center exposures, driving risk management in origination, underwriting, and portfolio management.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Make final credit decisions and rating assessments using subject-matter expertise
Risk manage a portfolio of unique counterparties and exposures with early-stage detection of credit deterioration, which includes stress testing
Work actively with the Bank’s business teams to promote revenue growth whilst protecting Standard Chartered Bank against the downside risks through identification, investigation, mitigation and management of risks
The candidate will engage in early-stage deal screening and due diligence of new sponsors, borrowers and transactions, with the ability to analyse complex situations to find solutions
The candidate will further influence deal structuring for best-in-class underwriting standards
Present periodic portfolio and industry reviews with senior stakeholders and senior Risk partners
Design, maintain and effectively communicate risk control parameters to maintain the risk profile in line with the Group’s risk appetite
Qualification
Required
Sectoral experiences in Commercial Real Estate and Project Finance
Ability to make credit risk decisions / recommendations with semi-complete information, but sufficient to form a sound, well-grounded credit view, in a compressed time schedule
Effective engagement with borrowers and sponsors
Experience in stakeholder management and ability to express and communicate a credit opinion (written and orally)
Detailed understanding of creditor documentation
Strong ability to assess a diverse range of counterparties, asset classes, hedging products and credit scenarios
Proficiency in stress testing
Holistic risk assessment and evaluation
Significant expertise in project finance and leverage finance
Substantial experience at the highest level in the banking industry, including demonstrated success in similar role within the same product / business area
Demonstrated track record in successful management and ability to manage risk in geographically dispersed and highly varied product base
Strong and agile understanding of credit risk, financial analysis and structuring, and their application in lending decisions for single counterparty credit risk appetite
Awareness and understanding of regulatory framework in which the bank operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role
Significant relationship management experience – with external stakeholders at the most senior levels, including regulators
A desire to grow and learn
Benefits
Best in class 401k plan with up to 8% employer match
Robust medical plan coverage with employer funded Health Savings Accounts
Inclusive family building benefits
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
Company
Standard Chartered
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Founded in 1853
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$59.75M2023-07-14Acquired
2018-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $43.5M
2016-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $16.25M
Leadership Team
Dalu Ajene
Chief Executive Officer
Jean Lu
CEO China and Executive Vice Chair of the China Board
Recent News
2026-01-07
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