For a leading stock broking and Investment Services firm in India requires:
Position: Credit Manager – Loans Against Shares (LAS)
Location: Kochi
Department: Credit & Risk – LAS Division
Reports to: Head of Credit / Senior Manager – LAS
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 4–8 years of experience in credit underwriting of loans, preferably in secured lending or LAS
Salary: Up to 50k/month
Interview mode: Offline at Kochi
NP: immediate/1 month NP have preference
Job Purpose:
The Credit Manager will oversee the underwriting, assessment, and approval of loans secured by pledged shares (equity and mutual funds). The role requires strong analytical skills, understanding of capital markets, risk evaluation, and regulatory compliance to ensure a high-quality loan portfolio.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis and valuation methods.
Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in financial modeling, credit risk scoring, and MS Office (especially Excel).
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Assessment:
Evaluate loan applications for LAS products by analyzing borrower profiles, pledged securities, financials, market conditions, and risk exposure.
Conduct in-depth credit appraisals, including stress testing and collateral adequacy analysis.
Underwriting & Approvals:
Review and approve loans within assigned authority levels.
Recommend and escalate larger exposures for approval to senior management or credit committees.
Collateral Management:
Assess the quality, liquidity, and volatility of pledged shares and mutual funds.
Ensure appropriate margins, haircuts, and eligibility criteria are applied as per internal policies.
Risk Monitoring:
Regularly monitor the loan book for margin shortfalls, price movements, and covenant breaches.
Initiate timely actions such as top-ups, additional collateral calls, or liquidation of securities.
Compliance & Documentation:
Ensure that all credit processes, approvals, and disbursals adhere to internal policies, regulatory norms (like SEBI, RBI guidelines), and audit requirements.
Verify complete and accurate documentation related to securities pledge, loan agreements, and power of attorney.
Portfolio Management:
Track sectoral and concentration risks within the LAS portfolio.
Analyze early warning signals and take preventive or corrective measures.
Stakeholder Coordination:
Collaborate closely with sales teams, operations, risk, legal, and compliance departments to ensure smooth processing and risk control.
Interact with clients when necessary for clarifications, negotiations, or structuring deals.