Credit Lead- Supply Chain Finance (VP)

Role Description

• Credit Underwriting: Evaluate credit proposals, conduct financial and business due diligence, assess risks, and make or recommend credit decisions within delegated authority.

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify industry, business, financial, management, and facility-related risks, and recommend suitable mitigation measures.

• Portfolio Management: Monitor portfolio performance, credit exposures, loan covenants, and repayment trends to maintain portfolio quality.

• Early Warning & Exposure Control: Identify early warning signals, assess deteriorating credit quality, and develop strategies to control or reduce risk exposures

• Policy & Process Improvements: Review and update credit policies, risk frameworks, lending norms, approval processes, and automation initiatives in line with business and regulatory requirements.

• Business Growth & Coordination: Work closely with Sales and Business teams to structure suitable credit proposals, support business growth, and ensure timely approvals and disbursements.

• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with internal teams, channel partners, legal, collections, and senior management to facilitate effective credit decisions and resolve queries.

• Turnaround Time (TAT): Ensure timely credit appraisal and approvals without compromising assessment quality or risk standards.

• Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines, internal policies, understanding of the regulatory environment, including Anti-Money Laundering.

• Risk Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), PDD movement, portfolio performance, vendor management, and compliance matters through regular MIS reports.

• Analytics & Management Reporting: Prepare and analyze portfolio reports, performance metrics, and risk analytics to support management decisions and policy formulation.

• Audit Management: Support business audits, resolve audit queries, and incorporate audit findings into credit assessment and risk management processes.

• Sales Team Guidance: Communicate credit assessment standards, provide feedback on declined proposals, and train sales teams and channel partners on documentation and credit requirements.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, train, and mentor the credit team, strengthen underwriting capabilities, and promote accountability and continuous learning.

• Risk Culture & Strategy: Develop and implement effective credit risk management strategies, promote risk awareness across business teams, and balance business growth with prudent lending practices.

Qualifications

• Strong Credit Management skills, including credit appraisal, structuring, and portfolio oversight in supply chain or commercial lending.
• Robust Analytical Skills for interpreting financial statements, cash flows, risk indicators, and market data to support sound credit decisions.
• Solid foundation in Finance, with understanding of banking products, supply chain finance structures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Clear and professional Communication skills, including the ability to present credit recommendations and write concise credit notes.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in corporate or commercial credit roles, preferably in banks, NBFCs, or fintechs.
• Relevant academic background such as a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CA, CFA, MBA) are an advantage.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal audit standards in financial services.

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