
Detail-oriented lending and risk professional with 5+ years in financial services, specializing in credit analysis, risk management, and policy improvement across consumer & commercial lending, credit adjudication, and risk management. Demonstrated expertise in credit analysis, due diligence, policy enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for delivering objective credit assessments, process improvements, and actionable recommendations that strengthen portfolio quality and support business growth.
• Conducted comprehensive credit analyses to ensure prudent, policy-aligned lending decisions for consumer loan applications.
• Reviewed and funded personal, secured loans and second mortgages (fully secured loans), ensuring compliance with credit policies and risk appetite guidelines.
• Applied sound due diligence and risk principles, confirming credit decisions met the organization’s risk appetite and compliance standards.
• Evaluated employees’ credit judgment abilities through direct observation and review, providing specific feedback and action items.
• Maintained organized, detailed records for all loans and review activities to support accountability and facilitate audits.
• Reviewed, verified, and processed installment loan and payday loan applications, ensuring each met policy and regulatory requirements before approval and funding.
• Conducted thorough credit and risk assessments for all submitted loan documentation, analyzing applicant financial information to confirm eligibility and assess risk exposure.
• Regularly audited, approved, and funded loans for quality control and compliance with organizational lending standards.
• Coordinated and facilitated the funding of approved loans, ensuring timely disbursement to clients and maintaining accurate transaction records for both installment and payday products.
• Utilized fraud detection tools and KYC/AML policy checks throughout the loan review process to identify potential red flags and mitigate financial risk.
• Regularly completed and reviewed financing applications for customers purchasing jewelry, ensuring comprehensive collection and verification of client financial information to support sound credit decisions.
• Assessed the quality and completeness of credit applications, identifying missing information or red flags and proactively addressing these issues to improve approval rates while maintaining strong risk controls.
• Worked collaboratively with management and external financing partners to ensure all lending processes followed internal credit risk guidelines and supported overall business priorities.
• Balanced multiple priorities efficiently during peak sales periods, maintaining a focus on both exceptional customer service and rigorous attention to regulatory and policy requirements.
Credit Analysis & Risk Assessment
Due Diligence & Policy Compliance
Credit Decision Assessment & Reporting
Employee Coaching & Skill Development
Policy Guidelines Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Analytical Problem-Solving
Detailed Record-Keeping