Assistant Vice President, Specialist Credit Approver

Business Function Risk Management Group (RMG)

RMG works closely with our business partners to manage the bank s risk exposure by balancing its objective to maximise returns against an acceptable risk profile.

We partner with origination teams to provide financing, investments, and hedging opportunities to our customers.

To manage risk effectively and run a successful business, we invest significantly in our people and infrastructure

Job Purpose

1) To evaluate lending proposals for corporate entities and approve / recommend such proposals to Senior Credit Risk Managers as per the Bank s Delegation Of Authority (DOA)

2) Ensure that proposals received are in line with the Bank s policies and process and deviations highlighted by the business unit.

3) To provide strong credit support to the Senior Credit Risk Managers in implementing the strategy and business plans agreed by the GM & CEO with the Management Committee.

4) To assist the Senior Credit Risk Managers in establishing credit controls and monitoring procedures to facilitate business growth with zero NPL as the target.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1) To evaluate and approve credit proposals as per DOA in compliance with the Bank s policies and risk appetite.

2) To recommend / provide studied and balanced credit opinions on lending propositions, to Senior Credit Risk Managers with a view to achieve a quick turnaround.

3) To have a sound knowledge of the Indian market in terms of knowledge of industries, companies and products being offered.

3) To apply knowledge of RBI Regulations/ MAS Guidelines that govern credit dispensation, including the Loan Grading, Provisioning and Asset Classification regulations.

4) To be responsible for the allocated portfolio, actively monitor portfolio for ensuring compliance with covenants and keep abreast of company performance and industry developments.

5) To assist the Senior Credit Risk Managers in compliance with regulatory, audit and statutory requirements while assisting in inspections and audit (external and internal) inputs.

6) To assist in compiling various Management MIS / reports for Credit Committee, other forums

7) To have a working knowledge of the general Legal framework in which the bank operates in India and apply the same.

Experience

• 8-9 years of credit risk banking experience.
• Candidates possessing both Corporate as well as FIG underwriting experience will be prioritized.
• Within Corporates, domain expertise in Project Finance/Renewable Energy sector and within FIG, expertise in NBFCs/MFIs/ Securitization will be an added advantage.

Education/Preferred Qualifications

MBA / Chartered Accountant.

Core Competencies

1) Good analysis & evaluation skills

2) Good interpersonal & communications skills

3) Good problem solving, planning & organizing skills.

4) Good knowledge of industries/sectors. [particularly NBFC/MFI and securitization]

5) Good presentation skills.

Technical Competencies

1) Good knowledge of credit evaluation methods, tools & techniques

2) Sound knowledge of financial statement analysis and accounting policies/practices.

3) Sound understanding of regulatory guidelines on credit issued by RBI, working knowledge of MAS regulations and local laws and regulations that impact businesses in general.

4) Knowledge of corporate banking products [specifically securitization offerings in the Indian markets]

Work Relationship

• Interactions with Corporate Banking team.
• Good working relationship with HO Credit team, Risk Audit Team, product teams (FIG, GTS, T&M, etc)
• Interactions with RBI inspectors, external regulators and lawyers