Delivery Manager - Lending Services

Job DescriptionThis opening will give you an opportunity to share your CV as a potential candidate for upcoming positions under the Lending Services business unit. Kindly note that this is a general talent pool and is not directly linked to an open requirement.If you are shortlisted for a position, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to guide you through our recruitment process.Education/Experience and Skills RequirementA minimum of eight years of work experience in a similar role in corporate loans or SME divisions of banks/financial institutionsExperience in managing small teamsFamiliarity with/expertise in a specific sector will be an added advantageComprehensive involvement in processing credit applications and monitoring loans on an ongoing basisExcellent understanding of corporate financial statementsA degree in business/accounting/economics or a completed professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or CA Sri Lanka; a full/part CFA qualification will be an added advantageA highly analytical mind, with absolute attention to detailExcellent written and spoken English communication skillsA strong work ethicThe ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressureKnowledge of AI capabilities and practical business applications is a plusResponsibilitiesSpreading financial statements of corporates in the client’s proprietary platformAnalysing financial statements of public and private companies as part of the credit appraisal processConducting background research independently to understand the particular drivers that guide the sectors in which the borrowers operateMonitoring covenants on a regular basis, performing validations and highlighting early warning signalsConducting written credit appraisals, finalising risk ratings, and preparing and writing narratives/credit notes for credit approvalCarrying out maintenance and process-driven tasks, and updating standard operating procedure (SOP) and other documentationSupporting ad hoc tasks and automation projectsChecking the quality of deliverables completed by juniors and peersContributing to process improvement, adding value to deliverablesManaging a team of analysts, planning workflow and liaising with the client to ensure deadlines are met with the required standard of workCommunicating clearly and confidently with peers and clients – both in written and verbal form