Credit Portfolio Management (Commercial Banking)

Ambition Group Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Corporate RM or Corporate Credit Analyst to transition into a strategic risk management role. You'll lead portfolio oversight, assessing risks, and coaching teams in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates have strong credit foundations and over 7 years in corporate banking or credit management. This role emphasizes collaboration with senior stakeholders and is a unique chance to pivot into risk oversight without starting over.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in corporate banking, credit, or portfolio management.
• Experience in leading teams and overseeing credit portfolios.
• Strong analytical skills to identify early warning signals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team monitoring credit portfolios and identifying Early Warning Signals (EWS).
• Assess at-risk accounts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coach teams and promote a strong credit awareness culture.

Skills

Credit analysis

Portfolio oversight

Strategic decision-making

Business acumen

Job description

Are you a Corporate RM or Corporate Credit Analyst who enjoys credit analysis, portfolio oversight, and strategic decision-making? I'm currently partnering with a FS client who is open to front-office professionals transitioning into Risk Management, particularly those with strong credit foundations and business acumen. You will gain exposure in leading a team monitoring credit portfolios and identifying Early Warning Signals (EWS).

🔍 Why this role stands out:

* Move from deal-driven execution to portfolio-level risk oversight

* Leverage your RM or credit experience without starting over

* Gain exposure to early warning signals, restructuring, and recovery strategies

* Partner closely with senior stakeholders and influence risk outcomes

💼 Who this suit:

✔ Corporate RMs ready to pivot away from revenue pressure

✔ Corporate Credit Analysts seeking broader portfolio ownership

✔ Professionals with 7+ years in corporate banking / credit / portfolio management

Role Highlights:

• Lead a team monitoring credit portfolios and identifying Early Warning Signals (EWS)
• Partner with RMs and Credit teams to assess at-risk accounts and recommend mitigation strategies
• Oversee watchlist, restructuring, recovery planning, and exit strategies
• Present portfolio health, emerging risks, and key exposures to senior stakeholders
• Act as a bridge between Business Units, Credit Middle Market, and Risk Management
• Coach teams and promote a strong credit awareness and early risk detection culture

If you've been considering a move from sales or front office into a more strategic risk role, this is a rare opportunity where your RM or credit background is not just relevant but highly valued. To know more about this opportunity, share your CV to *********@ambition.com.my

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