Credit Assistant

About Security Bank

We are the Philippines’ largest independent bank, having won countless awards over the years, including Philippines’ Top Employer, named by Statist, and Best Bank for Diversity and Inclusion, awarded by Asiamoney.

We’re changing how people bank. From the moment customers enter our branches to their experience online, we make them feel valued and empowered.

Now, with more than 300+ branches nationwide, BetterBanking has become the gold standard in improving the banking lives of millions of Filipinos. But we’re far from done.

In our constant pursuit of excellence and improvement, we create teams that support our business and each other.

The Role

As a Credit Assistant,  you are responsible to evaluate the borrowers or potential borrowers of the banks according to the inherent risks and opportunities that the Bank may be able to undertake. Also, recommends the appropriate facilities with mitigants in place to safeguard the interest of the Bank. 

How you will contribute

• Conducts interviews and ocular inspections with the client to determine the risk profile of the borrower/ client.
• Prepares credit proposal with all the information gathered and internal tools to be presented to CRECOM and EXCOM.
• Presents the credit proposal to CRECOM  to aid the team in achieving its goals.
• Prepares financial analysis based on the data gathered to determine the capacity of the client to pay.
• Keeps updated with the credit policy manual/risk bulletins to ensure compliance with Bank’s credit policies as well as other governing policies.
• Collaborates with Relationship Managers in the loan packaging while identifying credit risk and acceptable mitigants for recommendation to approvers.
• Plans interim extension/client calls or information gathering such as AFS, bank checkings, appraisals, etc in advance to ensure renewal is on time and to avoid expired lines.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Financial or any related course
• With at least 6 months to 1 year banking experience
• Knowledgeable in Banking and Financial, Credit (Evaluation/Appraisal)
• Knowledgeable in the industry of Accounting/Audit/Tax Services, Banking, Investment Houses
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external parties; inquisitive
• Must have knowledge of basic accounting and credit policies
• Must have knowledge in financial analysis and good written communication skills