Portfolio Manager

Parwaaz Financial Services Limited; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Lahore is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee credit portfolio management tasks. The successful candidate will conduct portfolio analytics and produce MIS reports while integrating ESG considerations into their risk assessments. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience in Credit Risk Management for corporate clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field required.
• Up to 4 years of experience in Credit Risk Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor credit portfolio of Corporate, Commercial & SME clients.
• Conduct portfolio reviews and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement corrective actions in coordination with Relationship and Credit teams.

Skills

Understanding of credit risk concepts

Quantitative acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Certification in ESG sustainability

Job description

The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing and monitoring the portfolio management and relevant MIS reporting tasks pertaining to credit portfolio management of PFSL. This includes performing portfolio analytics related tasks, preparing and presenting Management Information System (MIS) reports, and supporting the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations into risk assessments and credit decision-making frameworks. The role demands strong quantitative acumen, sectoral insight, and a solid understanding of credit risk dynamics across the Banking/NBFI landscape.

Location

Lahore

Job type

Permanent

Job Task

Major Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the credit portfolio of Corporate, Commercial & SME clients.
• Conduct portfolio reviews, sectoral exposure analyses, and recommend risk mitigation strategies as needed.
• Identify early warning signals and implement corrective actions in coordination with the Relationship and Credit teams.
• Support client due diligence and credit assessments by offering portfolio-level risk insights.
• Conduct Stress testing of credit portfolio.

Functional Skills / Knowledge Areas

• Strong understanding of credit risk concepts, regulatory requirements, and portfolio management principles.
• Collaborative approach with experience in working with diverse teams (Risk, Relationship, Compliance, Sustainability).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong sense of accountability, integrity, flexibility, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Any relevant certification in ESG sustainability, impact financing, Green Financing etc. is a plus.
• Preferably up to 4 years of experience in Credit Risk Management, preferably with exposure to NBFIs.