Section Head, Commercial Banking (HK & GBA Region)
The Section Head, Commercial Banking (HK & GBA Region) joins a leading international bank in Hong Kong, responsible for leading business development, managing high-value portfolios, and delivering innovative financial solutions tailored for SMEs and technology-driven enterprises. The role operates within a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on fostering growth and maintaining client excellence.
About the Company
Our client is a prestigious, internationally-recognised bank operating within the Hong Kong financial sector, committed to providing comprehensive banking services and fostering innovation in the GBA region.
Role Overview
The role reports to senior management and oversees a team dedicated to SME and tech sector banking. Success is measured by the ability to cultivate relationships, grow portfolios, and ensure credit and risk management standards are upheld. The incumbent will also coordinate with internal teams to deliver a seamless client experience and explore new business opportunities within the region.
Key Skills & Experience
- Lead financial analysis, credit assessment, and relationship management processes.
- Manage lending and deposit portfolios independently.
- Utilise strong logical thinking to evaluate client financials and credit risks.
Nice to Have
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Key Responsibilities
- Establish long-term, high-value relationships with SME clients, focusing on the science and technology innovation sector.
- Explore and develop new client opportunities, cross-selling banking products to maximise revenue.
- Conduct financial analyses, evaluate risk profiles, and prepare credit proposals and reviews.
- Oversee the risk profiles of loan portfolios, ensuring compliance with KYC and AML standards.
- Collaborate with internal departments to maintain high-quality client management.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of commercial banking experience, with proven independence in handling lending and deposit portfolios.
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, or related discipline.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
- Strong financial analysis, credit assessment, and relationship management skills.
- Candidates with a Financial Technology background or holding SFC Type 1 & 4 licenses will be given strong priority.
- Must have required skills: HKG RM MME, HKG RM SME.
- Employment type: Asia Permanent.
- Location: On-Site.
- Duration: 2 weeks.
- Start Date: 10/07/2026.
- Working environment: Onsite.
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.
