Business Development Manager (SME Loans) - CK

Pasona; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Manager for SME Loans. The role involves building relationships with SME clients, managing loan portfolios, and providing financial advisory services. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in commercial banking or SME lending, with strong skills in financial analysis and relationship management. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact SME financing in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in commercial banking or SME lending.
• Demonstrated track record in managing SME loan portfolios.
• Strong financial analysis skills and familiarity with credit underwriting standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with SME clients.
• Manage a portfolio of SME loan accounts and monitor performance.
• Provide financial advisory services to SMEs.

Skills

Commercial banking experience

SME lending

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Excellent communication

Job description

Job title: Business Development Manager (SME Loans) - Job ID: 19486 -CK

Location : Central

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients, understanding their financing needs and business objectives.
• Act as the main point of contact for SME clients, addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests promptly and effectively.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and market dynamics to provide tailored financial solutions.
• Source and identify new lending opportunities within the SME segment, including prospecting and lead generation activities.
• Conduct comprehensive credit assessments and risk analyses for loan applicants, evaluating their creditworthiness, financial stability, and repayment capacity.
• Structure and negotiate loan terms and conditions in accordance with lending policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management guidelines.
• Manage a portfolio of SME loan accounts, monitoring loan performance, repayment behaviour, and compliance with loan agreements.
• Proactively identify and address potential credit risks or delinquencies, implementing appropriate remedial actions as necessary.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, such as credit analysts and legal teams, to ensure timely and accurate loan documentation and processing.
• Provide financial advisory services to SME clients, offering insights and recommendations on business growth strategies, cash flow management, and capital allocation.
• Assist clients in preparing loan applications and supporting documentation, guiding them through the loan approval and disbursement process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in commercial banking, SME lending, or relationship management, with a focus on business development and credit analysis.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully originating and managing SME loan portfolios, achieving lending targets, and mitigating credit risks.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including the ability to evaluate business financial statements, assess credit risk factors, and perform cash flow modelling.
• Familiarity with credit underwriting standards, loan structuring techniques, and risk mitigation strategies in the SME lending context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, understand their needs, and negotiate effectively.
• Ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in the SME community, including business owners, industry associations, and referral partners.

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