Competent Credit Analyst bringing a wealth of experience in analyzing documentation to determine the level of risk involved. Offering excellent time management and interpersonal skills and a desire to work for a leasing and financial company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Leader (Supervisor)
Shell Canada
06.2023 - Current
Managed financial transactions, including sales, deposits, and expenses, monitored cash flow and maintained accurate accounting records.
Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets.
Manage store work schedule on a bi-weekly basis and set sales targets and goals for store associates.
Ensure exceptional customer service is consistently provided and handle customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
Monitor and control inventory levels to meet customer demand and place orders, receive merchandise, and manage stock levels.
Manager – Retail Lending
Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC
04.2021 - 04.2023
Developed and improved the credit policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the credit analysis process.
Stayed updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting credit risk, incorporating this knowledge into credit decision-making processes.
Contributed to the achievement of team targets and objectives, ensuring compliance with internal external service level agreements.
Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Enhanced team member performance through the use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching, and training.
Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
Developed and implemented appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance sales.
Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices, helped management to identify workflow issues, and find solutions. Pitched ideas on how to improve performance (CI – Continuous Improvement) and efficiency.
Asst. Manager – Retail Credit
Union Bank of Colombo PLC
10.2017 - 04.2021
Collaborated with cross-functional teams and gather necessary information and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Utilized financial modeling techniques to forecast cash flows, perform scenario analysis, and evaluate the potential impact of credit decisions on the organization's lending portfolio
Implemented organization systems for credit audits, Spot Checks, and internal controls to improve efficiency and productivity.
Delegated tasks to team members based on skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Senior Banking Assistant – Personal Banking
Nations Trust Bank PLC | Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC
10.2014 - 09.2017
Experienced in Wholesale/Retail & SME credit control for countrywide Branches. Coordinated to successfully manage lending portfolios and conducted regional branch audits on Lending operations.
Experienced in underwriting credit applications, including evaluating borrower information, financial ratios, collateral, and other relevant factors to make informed credit decisions.
Demonstrating proficiency in analyzing financial statements, cash flows, and credit histories to assess the creditworthiness of businesses and individuals.
Ability to evaluate and mitigate credit risks by assessing factors such as industry trends, market conditions, and borrower financial stability.
Proficiency in building and utilizing financial models to forecast cash flows, perform scenario analysis, and assess the impact of potential credit decisions.
Strong understanding of various industries and their specific risk factors, allowing you to assess the creditworthiness of businesses within those sectors.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to prepare comprehensive credit reports, present findings to stakeholders, and negotiate credit terms with clients.
Junior Executive – Teller
LB Finance PLC
07.2010 - 09.2014
Worked mainly in cash/credit operations. Processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and bill payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, UK
11.2019
Diploma: Banking -
Institute of Bankers
Colombo, LK
01.2016
GED -
St.John’s College
Jaffna, LK
01.2009
Skills
Oral and written communications
Financial statements expertise
Credit Scoring & decisions
Debt structuring
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Risk mitigation strategies
Market Trend Analysis
Cash Flow analysis
Credit policy development
Loan Documentation
Proficient in Infosys Finacle/CRM
Relationship Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Store Leader (Supervisor)
Shell Canada
06.2023 - Current
Manager – Retail Lending
Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC
04.2021 - 04.2023
Asst. Manager – Retail Credit
Union Bank of Colombo PLC
10.2017 - 04.2021
Senior Banking Assistant – Personal Banking
Nations Trust Bank PLC | Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC