Mortgage Risk Policy Lead – Data-Driven Credit Strategy

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian bank is seeking a highly analytical analyst to join the Mortgage Risk team in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves managing risk for secured lending products through credit policy development and portfolio monitoring. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in credit risk, with strong skills in data analysis tools like SAS and SQL. Competitive compensation is provided along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in credit risk or portfolio analytics.
• Self-motivated and committed to high-quality work.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis to support credit strategy formulation.
• Prepare and update key reports ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance risk assessment processes.

Skills

Data analysis tools (SAS, SQL, Python, Excel)

Strong understanding of secured lending products

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

A leading Asian bank is seeking a highly analytical analyst to join the Mortgage Risk team in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves managing risk for secured lending products through credit policy development and portfolio monitoring. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in credit risk, with strong skills in data analysis tools like SAS and SQL. Competitive compensation is provided along with opportunities for career growth.