Corporate Lending Specialist (Boost Bank)

Boost; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled credit assessment professional to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will conduct thorough evaluations of loan applications, ensuring compliance with credit policies while identifying potential risks. Your analytical skills will be crucial in providing recommendations and supporting business units in managing credit risks effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the financial sector, with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about credit management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in credit assessment or commercial credits.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit underwriting assessment and identify potential credit risks.
• Ensure timely completion of credit evaluations and assist business units.

Skills

Credit Assessment

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Professional certification (AICB CCR, CCE, CCP)

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Screen and process the SME and Non-SME loan applications and to ensure the Credit Evaluation’s process, searches, policies and guidelines are complied with.
• Conduct credit underwriting assessment and able to identify potential credit risk.
• Ensure sound credit approval quality through the identification of potential problem accounts for close monitoring and early remediation during the periodic review.
• Assist in the implementation of new/changes in credit policy/ new business initiatives.
• Conduct evaluation based on detailed analysis and provide with recommendations based on credit underwriting standards and policies.
• Provide feedback on the gaps/opportunities in credit underwriting policy.
• Ensure timely completion of credit evaluation and assist business units in suggesting risk-mitigating terms during the evaluation of credit proposals.
• Assist in initiatives to streamline end-to-end credit processes.
• Perform timely periodic review which includes line management and early warning detection to help ensure the performance of existing accounts are being actively monitored.
• Contribute to the preparation of credit management committee meeting.
• Maintain market awareness and be vigilant of trends affecting existing and future credit exposures.
• Work with Business Unit to define, review and enhance Target Market and Risk Acceptance Criteria.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks/ projects as may be required from time to time.
• Able to address the key concern on ESG related issues.
• To be involved in end-to end development and management of bank corporate lending division.

Key Result Areas:

• Perform timely credit assessment and provide recommendations of applications accordingly for new and periodic account review
• Provide feedback on the gaps/opportunities in credit underwriting policy.
• Support in managing delinquency of a portfolio via early warning and/or periodic review.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in credit assessment or front-line covering commercial credits.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification such as AICB CCR, CCE, CCP or equivalent certification is highly desired.
• Able to work under pressure with tight turnaround time.
• Swift in undertaking other credit-related matters apart from the typical credit assessment/ tasks.
• Possess strong analytical, writing and interpersonal skills.