Credit Risk VP for Complex Portfolios

Tokyo 23 Wards 外資系企業 Foreign Multinational Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is a senior opportunity for an experienced credit risk professional to manage complex counterparties and structured transactions. You'll lead credit assessments, ensure portfolio quality, and participate in internal governance and regulatory discussions.
  • Lead credit risk for structured lending and capital markets exposure.
  • Long-term opportunity to grow into a Department Head role.

About Our Client

Our client is a global investment bank with a strong risk culture and integrated risk management approach. This Tokyo-based role sits within the credit risk team responsible for corporate, financial institution, real estate, and leveraged finance portfolios.

Job Description

  • Own credit decisions across corporate, FI, and structured lending portfolios.
  • Review proposals, structure transactions, and guide documentation standards.
  • Conduct due diligence and assess risk exposures in line with risk appetite.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across business and infrastructure functions.
  • Participate in internal/external audits and help remediate audit findings.
  • Contribute to local risk governance and improvement of CRM processes.
  • Mentor junior team members and help cultivate a strong risk culture.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience in credit risk, ideally in investment banking.
  • Deep understanding of leveraged lending and real estate credit risk.
  • Strong knowledge of lending, derivatives, and structured finance.
  • Proven ability to assess complex credit structures and recommend solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional fluency.
  • Native-level Japanese and fluent English for documentation and discussions.
  • Experience working with risk documentation and credit risk governance.

What's on Offer

  • High-impact role in a global, audit-driven credit risk function.
  • Exposure to leveraged, real estate, and capital markets risk strategies.
  • Long-term opportunity to grow into a Department Head role.
  • Hybrid work model and personalized career development support.
  • Comprehensive benefits and coaching from seasoned professionals.



We invite all qualified candidates who are passionate about risk management and financial services to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Contact
Carl Iso
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6705233
Phone number
+81 80 4676 4473

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carl Iso
Consultant phone
+81 80 4676 4473
Job Reference
JN-032025-6705233
Company Type
Foreign Multinational
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.