Strategic Lending Leader - Growth, Risk & Partnerships

AFFIN Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

AFFIN Group in Malaysia seeks a senior leader to head the corporate lending portfolio, driving origination, structuring, and execution for high-value opportunities. The role focuses on strategy, risk management, and partnering with senior executives to enhance profitability and client experience.

The ideal candidate has extensive banking experience in corporate lending, understands credit risk and regulatory frameworks, and can engage with C-suite and high-net-worth clients to deliver

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in banking/financial services, with at least 10 years in investment banking, corporate banking, or business development.
• Proven track record in originating and managing large-scale lending portfolios.
• Strong understanding of credit risk, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics.
• Experience working directly with C-suite stakeholders and high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust.
• Professional presence, tact, and diplomacy in representing the Group externally.

Responsibilities

• Drive origination of strategic and high-value corporate lending opportunities across priority sectors and client segments.
• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic lending business from origination and structuring to credit approval, documentation and disbursement.
• Monitor lending portfolio performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal governance.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging lending technologies.
• Present business cases, portfolio updates, and strategic recommendations to executive committees.

Skills

Origination

Corporate banking

Credit risk

Stakeholder management

Job description

AFFIN Group in Malaysia seeks a senior leader to head the corporate lending portfolio, driving origination, structuring, and execution for high-value opportunities. The role focuses on strategy, risk management, and partnering with senior executives to enhance profitability and client experience.

The ideal candidate has extensive banking experience in corporate lending, understands credit risk and regulatory frameworks, and can engage with C-suite and high-net-worth clients to deliver