Senior Manager, Credit Assessment

Rex Management Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Credit Risk Manager to lead and manage their Credit Assessment team. The successful candidate will develop policies and provide strategic insights into credit risk trends. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related fields and at least 10 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of credit evaluations and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years’ experience in credit assessment/credit risk management.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of credit policies and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Credit Assessment team.
• Develop and refine credit assessment policies.
• Provide strategic insights to senior management.
• Review and approve credit applications.
• Mentor and coach credit analysts.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, FRM

Job description

Lead and manage the Credit Assessment team to ensure timely, consistent, and accurate credit evaluations.

Develop and refine credit assessment policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with best practices and regulatory guidelines.

Provide strategic insights to senior management on credit risk trends and portfolio quality.

2.Credit Evaluation & Approval

Review and approve credit applications within delegated authority limits.

Conduct in-depth financial, business, and industry analysis for complex or high-value proposals.

Recommend appropriate credit structures, terms, and conditions to mitigate risks.

Monitor and challenge assumptions in business and repayment models.

Ensure credit proposals comply with internal risk appetite, lending policies, and regulatory standards.

Identify early warning signals and provide input for remedial or recovery strategies.

Support stress testing, risk rating methodology, and portfolio concentration analysis.

Coordinate with Risk, Legal, and Compliance departments on credit matters.

4.People & Process Management

Mentor, coach, and develop credit analysts and managers to strengthen overall team capability.

Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency in credit assessment workflows.

Ensure effective succession planning within the department.

5.Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with Business Development teams to balance risk and return in lending decisions by challenging and validating business assumptions to ensure credit proposals are commercially viable yet within the organisation’s risk appetite.

Support product and business strategy discussions with credit insights to ensure growth objectives are met without compromising asset quality.

Ensure alignment between business targets, risk-return trade-offs, and overall portfolio objectives.

Prepare and deliver regular credit risk reports, portfolio reviews, and emerging risk analyses to Senior Management to support strategic decision-making.

Provide insights and advisory to the Senior Management on credit trends, risk appetite, and potential impact on business objectives.

Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders on credit-related matters.

6.Others

• Any other duties to be assigned by superior/senior management from time to time.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, or related field.

Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, FRM, or equivalent are an advantage.

Minimum 10–12 years’ experience in credit assessment/credit risk management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.

Strong knowledge of credit policies, risk frameworks, and regulatory guidelines.

Proven track record in assessing complex credit proposals across multiple industries.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Credit Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?