Relationship Manager, Northern

AFFIN Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact in corporate banking. This role focuses on credit acquisition, client relationship management, and team leadership, allowing you to drive growth and exceed targets. You will be responsible for maximizing account profitability while ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. If you have a passion for finance and a track record in banking, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of banking experience focused on corporate banking.
• Degree in Finance or Accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in credit acquisition for corporate loans and manage team members.
• Maximize revenue and manage client relationships effectively.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Cross-Selling

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Professional Credit Certification

Job description

Create your future with Affin! You too can make a difference.

Join us at AFFIN, where the open minds meet and be inspired by a shared commitment to great work. Here, you don’t just stay at the forefront of the industry – you can make a difference too.

JOB PURPOSE

Assist Head of Department in credit acquisition for corporate loans/financings to exceed target as well as managing the team members.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Credit Acquisition: Work with Head of Department and lead the Team Members with a focus on originating deals, wallet sizing and cross-selling on existing portfolio, exceeding clients’ expectations and overall growth. Work within the confines of the Risk Management framework.
2. Account Profitability: Maximize earnings potential and revenue of relationships. Review and monitor revenue performance. Multiple products sold to clients. Managing portfolio’s ECL and ensuring asset quality of the portfolio.
3. Client Relationship Management: Support, identify, solicit and establish a high-value client base for the bank. Ultimate ownership of customer relationship and customer interface. Activate opportunities and risk criteria. Manage proactively a portfolio of corporate accounts by monitoring the status and credit risk of each account. Internal coordination/liaison with service delivery centers / HQ departments to maximize process efficiency and customer satisfaction.
4. Service Management: Promptness in completing annual reviews, other credit submissions and preparation of Executive Summary, where necessary. Ensure promptness and quality of credit processing. Present all annual review papers to Group Management Credit Committee. Monitor overdue accounts and undertake prompt measures to prevent deterioration to NPL. Provide customer level information to relevant parties within the Bank. Facilitate the drawdown of facilities.
5. Staff Development: Mentor and coach to the Assistant Relationship Manager(s) (ARM). Identify training needs and recommend ARM for development training. When and where necessary, guide and advise the ARM of their portfolio management.
6. Compliance to Regulatory and Bank's Policies and Procedures: To comply with regulatory and Bank’s internal policies and procedures and provide feedback to ensure better efficiency. Ensure that client instructions are duly effected by applying all standard checks and controls, coordinating with other departments including Operations/Finance/ Compliance. Accurately assess the risk profile, suitability and appropriateness of clients when marketing products and services by maintaining an accurate and up to date call report. Manage the application of AML/CFT internal programs and procedures including proper maintenance of records and to report suspicious transactions. Apply regulatory requirements such as KYC, AML/CFT and procedures at all times.
7. Additional Responsibilities: Undertake additional responsibilities e.g. working committees etc. assigned by the immediate superior when required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent. Experience in auditing will be an added advantage. Candidate with professional credit certification such as PCC, CCE, BCP, Chartered Banker will be an added advantage. Minimum 5 years of banking experience with majority exposure to corporate banking and credit risk management.