Credit Review Manager
Job Summary
The Credit Review Manager is responsible for screening high-risk loan applications and detecting potential fraud before and after approval. This role involves analyzing credit risk patterns, investigating suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with established internal and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, the manager oversees credit process quality and supports reporting requirements to central authorities.
Responsibilities
- Screen high-risk loan applications and detect fraud
- Conduct post-approval credit reviews and quality assessments
- Analyze fraud trends and recommend risk management improvements
- Manage CCRIS reporting and compliance requirements
- Lead and mentor the credit team
Required Skills
- 8-12 years credit evaluation experience
- Fraud detection and investigation expertise
- CCE or CCR certification
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Knowledge of CCRIS and BNM regulations
Job Details
1. Pre-Approval Review
• Verifying applicant identity: Ensures documents like IDs, income proof, and addresses are authentic.
• Detecting document fraud: Checks for forged salary slips, fake bank statements, or inflated asset values.
• Cross-checking applicant information: Confirms data with credit bureaus, internal databases, or third-party sources.
2. Reviewing Dealers
• Dealer Fraud Checks: Assesses the legitimacy of vehicle dealers or suppliers, especially in cases with repeated fraud patterns.
3. Red Flag Detection
• Application Pattern Reviews: Identifies risk indicators such as multiple loan applications at once, synthetic identities, or false employer information.
• Fraud Scoring & Watchlists: Uses fraud models and internal watchlists to flag potentially risky applications.
4. Investigations and Hold Recommendations
• Application Holds or Rejections: Recommends putting an application on hold or rejecting it if fraud is evident.
• Referral for further Investigation: Sends cases to internal or external teams for deeper assessment.
• Coordination with Legal/Compliance: Works with legal or compliance teams when uncovering extensive fraud activity.
5. Reporting and Documentation
• Maintaining Audit Records: Keeps detailed records of flagged or rejected applications for audit and regulatory review.
• Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs): Files SARs if required under local AML or fraud reporting regulations.
6. Post-Approval Review
• Credit Review of Approved Cases: Evaluates the Credit Team’s approval decisions, ensuring compliance with Toyota Capital CAT guidelines.
• Quality Assessment of Credit Processes: Reviews credit risk management, including deviations from product guidelines or policies.
• Post-Mortem Review: Determines root causes of early delinquent or early Non-Performing Accounts and provides recommendations for improvement.
7. Fraud Trend Analysis
• Monitoring Alerts: Identifies suspicious activities through fraud detection tools.
• Investigating Fraud Patterns: Examines behavioral trends to detect emerging fraud strategies.
• Risk Management Enhancements: Suggests rule improvements based on trend analysis findings.
8. Additional Responsibilities
• Support in CCRIS reporting to BNM & rectification (ad hoc).
• Handling projects in expanding the scope of work for the department.
Requirements:
• Degree holder in Business/Commerce/Economics/Finance/Banking or equivalent.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in credit evaluation function.
• Possess CCE or CCR certificate.
• Experience in fraud detection/investigation in credit.
• Exposure to CCRIS and attending to BNM requests (added advantage).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.