Conduct continuous credit reviews of individual borrowers on an ongoing basis, to assess the appropriateness of risk ratings of Obligor Grade and classification of Borrower’s Category for the Bank’s credit assets booked in primary India branches and other Asia Pacific branches, ensuring adherence to internal grading policies.
To participate as a team member (‘Person in charge’) for assigned On-site credit reviews / audits and / or Thematic review assignments. Focuses of these reviews / audits are to assess appropriateness of risk ratings of Obligor Grade assigned including Japanese regulatory credit classification, adequacy of credit underwriting quality including financial projections, and robustness of credit risk management and processes in line with internal policy requirements.
Provide value-added recommendations to Business Units (BUs) based on potential issues identified in all credit reviews.
Follow-up on open issues identified and conduct validation review on remediation actions taken by auditee, in accordance with IADAP recommendations and address BUs’ concerns accordingly.
Continuously monitor and update IADAP and Indian branches management on regulatory changes or market conditions for new and emerging risks in India.
Continuously review and propose improvement to IADAP’s review process to ensure adequacy and efficiency of the controls in place against market practice.
Participate in department-wide initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by Department Head or Head of India Audit.
Travel within India and APAC region, if required
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance / accountancy / Banking, Business Studies / Administration / Management or equivalent is preferred.
5-7 years’ experience in the areas of credit risk analysis, credit approval, and / or credit review function. Audit experience would be an added advantage.
Strong background in credit risk analysis, financial analysis / projections, and experienced with credit rating models for Large Corporate customers. Experience / knowledge in Structured Real Estate finance, Project Finance, Securitization, LBO, Banks / Non-Banks Financial Institutions, natural resources, Islamic Finance would be an added advantage.
Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Powerpoint. Added advantage for knowledge / experience in Power BI, Power Apps, and programming applications
Good writing and communication skills, with ability to identify and articulate issues / observations
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work well in a team as well as contribute individually within stipulated timelines.