Credit Risk Manager

Company Overview: 

Our Client is a Malaysia-based motorcycle hire-purchase financing provider offering quick approvals, flexible 12- 60 month installment plans, and up to 90% financing coverage.

They are seeking an experienced Credit Risk Manager with a strong background in banking or financial services to help strengthen the risk management practices and financing portfolio oversight. This role focuses on enhancing credit evaluation, portfolio monitoring, and regulatory alignment. The Credit Risk Manager will work closely with senior management to provide valuable insights and ensure the company maintains sound and efficient risk practices in line with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Practices & Governance
  • Support the refinement of existing credit evaluation and risk practices.
  • Provide guidance to ensure lending processes remain aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
  • Recommend process improvements to increase operational efficiency in risk management.
• Credit Assessment & Insights
  • Evaluate financing product applications (hire purchase and related credit facilities).
  • Analyze customer credit profiles, behavioral patterns, and portfolio performance to provide insights for management.
  • Offer recommendations on credit exposure and risk appetite thresholds.
• Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track and report on delinquency trends, portfolio concentration, and emerging risk patterns.
  • Conduct stress testing and scenario reviews to support decision-making.
  • Highlight areas of concern and suggest practical mitigation measures.
• Advisory & Collaboration
  • Act as a key advisor to senior management on credit risk matters and portfolio health.
  • Collaborate with finance, operations, and data teams to integrate risk perspectives into business strategies.
  • Contribute insights to ongoing initiatives, including predictive modelling and portfolio analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or related fields.
• 5-10 years of experience in credit risk management within banking, financial services, or fintech.
• Strong knowledge of financing products (hire purchase, personal loans, or similar).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and risk governance practices.
• Solid experience in credit analysis, risk frameworks, and portfolio management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.