Covenant Monitoring Specialist

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support covenant compliance. This role involves monitoring financial data, analyzing indicators, and collaborating with credit officers for proactive risk management. The position offers an opportunity to develop technical and consulting skills while contributing to impactful client projects.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in credit risk or covenant monitoring.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with covenants and analyze data for early warning indicators.
• Generate reports and dashboards for visibility on compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Job description

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We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our FSO Consulting, supporting covenant compliance for one of our key clients in the financial services sector. In this role, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and analysing financial covenant data, identifying early warning indicators, and working with credit officers and relationship managers to recommend corrective actions where needed.

This opportunity offers exposure to a dynamic client environment, hands-on experience in credit risk and compliance monitoring, and the chance to contribute to the delivery of data-driven insights through dashboards and reporting. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team, building your technical and consulting skills while making a meaningful impact on high-profile engagements.

The opportunity

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team in monitoring and managing covenant compliance across assigned accounts. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with credit officers and relationship managers, contributing to proactive risk management and supporting sound credit decisions. You will play a key role in ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and internal credit policies, while gaining exposure to data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with covenants for all assigned accounts, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and credit policies.
• Analyze covenant data periodically to identify early warning indicators, escalating potential breaches when necessary.
• Work directly with credit officers and relationship managers to address covenant breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate regular reports and dashboards to provide visibility on covenant compliance and highlight trends.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Approximately 3–4 years of experience in credit risk, covenant monitoring, or a similar role within financial services
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you will be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you are ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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