Lead Assistant Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Malaysia Berhad seeks an AVP/VP, Assistant Relationship Manager for Corporate Banking to support relationship managers in managing client portfolios, prepare credit propositions, monitor risk, and coordinate audits. You will lead and guide ARMs, ensure timely reviews, and collaborate with RM, CM, and credit teams across SMBC’s network in Malaysia.

The role emphasizes credit discipline, client engagement, and strong analytical skills in a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or other related discipline.
• Analytical skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Team player, self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare credit propositions, credit monitoring and reviews, stress testing and ad-hoc requests while prioritizing deal execution.
• Coordinate audit and compliance matters.
• Identify credit and industry issues and address concerns with RM.
• Support LRMs/GRMs to manage client relationships and facilitate deal execution within SMBC network.
• Maintain communication with credit department for timely approvals.
• Participate in account planning, opportunity spotting and deal execution with RM.
• Prepare Control Card, Covenant Control Sheet and Covenant Memo for monitoring.
• Monitor customers’ financial condition and report adverse news in a timely manner.
• Stay updated on customers' financials and industry outlook.
• Join RM for customer/site visits.
• Lead ARMs on policies and process usage.
• Cross-cover ARMs during peak periods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team player

Credit writing

Education

Degree or professional qualification in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or related discipline

Job description

SMBC Malaysia Berhad seeks an AVP/VP, Assistant Relationship Manager for Corporate Banking to support relationship managers in managing client portfolios, prepare credit propositions, monitor risk, and coordinate audits. You will lead and guide ARMs, ensure timely reviews, and collaborate with RM, CM, and credit teams across SMBC’s network in Malaysia.

The role emphasizes credit discipline, client engagement, and strong analytical skills in a fast-paced banking environment.