AVP - Credit Underwriting Officer

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) invites a Credit Risk Analyst to join the India team in Mumbai. The role focuses on reviewing credit applications, preparing concise risk-focused summaries, and coordinating with senior officers on credit agreements and portfolios.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of credit risk experience, familiarity with financial institutions, and professional finance qualifications such as CA or MBA (Finance).

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in credit risk review or approval.
• Knowledge of Financial Institutions and NBFI sector; corporates and renewables sector advantageous.
• CA or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute; additional risk qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess diverse credit applications submitted by Business Units.
• Prepare executive summaries for approval authorities highlighting key credit risks and recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior credit officers to understand documentation and review term sheets and credit agreements.
• Support credit officers in underwriting, monitoring, and portfolio management activities.
• Develop action plans for credits showing deterioration and manage risk concentrations.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial risk

Portfolio management

Analytical thinking

Education

CA or MBA (Finance)

Job description

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Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Scope and Dimension

• Will be responsible for the review and assessment of credit risk and will seek approval from relevant authorities by preparing the analysis material.
• Geographical / Functional Coverage – India, Credit Department (2nd line)

Job Responsibilities

• Independently review and assess diverse credit applications submitted by Business Units, providing objective and thorough evaluations.
• Prepare clear, concise executive summaries for submission to approval authorities, highlighting key credit risks and recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior credit officers to develop a deep understanding of legal documentation and proactively review term sheets and credit agreements.
• Support incumbent credit officers and senior management in credit evaluation, underwriting, and portfolio management activities.
• Develop and implement action plans to address credits showing signs of deterioration.
• Coordinate with Business units and ensure accurate recording and maintenance of deal details and credit monitoring data in internal system.
• Conduct periodic credit portfolio analysis across various parameters.
• Monitor credit exposure concentrations in large corporates and high-risk industries, working closely with relevant teams to manage concentration and sector risks.
• Engage with business units to enhance credit risk management and alignment with risk policies.
• Actively participate in team and departmental initiatives aimed at improving credit risk processes and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Credit analysis experience preferably in a credit approving or reviewing department
• Knowledge of Financial Institutions and NBFI sector; Corporates and Renewables Sector will be an added advantage.
• CA or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute.
• Additional professional qualifications for credit risk management will be an advantage.
• Preferably employed with a Global Bank currently.