Financial Risk Management Specialist

9 hours ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain Avana Companies Full time
About Avana Companies
A people-first organization, AVANA Companies is the sum of our team members. Our goal is to enrich their lives as much as we enrich the lives of our clients and partners.
At Avana Companies, our passion is our people, and our purpose is to deliver Capital for a Better Tomorrow.
We're lucky that every day we get to collaborate and work together to accomplish that.

Mission Statement
The mission of a Credit Analyst is to monitor assigned loans within the loan portfolio ensuring accurate risk ratings are assigned, identifying early warning signals and recommending appropriate action.
Portfolio Management Officers also monitor and administer construction loans in accordance with standards outlined in credit policy.
By doing this, they ensure the stability, profitability, and regulatory compliance of the loan portfolio while effectively managing risk and maximizing shareholder value.

Key Results
• Maintain 90% compliance rate for loan reviews
• Process construction draw requests within 5 business days of receiving the inspector's final report
• Ensure 100% of loan extensions are processed, or loan is handed over to Special Assets, prior to loan maturity

Core Competencies
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaborating with Others
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving

Responsibilities
Credit analysts conduct periodic credit risk analyses of assigned loans within the loan portfolio, ensuring accurate risk ratings are assigned.
They engage with clients proactively and independently to gather the information necessary to complete analyses and make informed decisions.
Credit analysts draft and present clear credit in written loan reviews that accurately capture the credit risk of each loan including the financial capacity of the borrower, the performance of the property and the current value of collateral.

Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial lending, preferably with a focus in commercial real estate and hospitality
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with a strong academic record
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key risk factors
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in data
• Proficiency in financial software, data analytics tools, and spreadsheet applications (such as Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to articulate findings and recommendations effectively and concisely

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