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Posted 09 July, 2026

Lead - Risk & Policy - SME Lending

Michael Page
Gurugram, HR, IN Full Time
Reference: 5b371ff8059298e4

Job Description

  • Competitive Salary
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  • Leading Brand
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    About Our Client

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    A leading NBFC based out of Gurugram

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    Job Description

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    · Lead risk & policy for all existing SME lending products, build risk and policy framework for new line of businesses and evolving use cases (Ticket Size ranging from 1L-100L)

    \n · Maintain credit quality of assigned portfolios. Ensure credit loss and credit cost is within projected levels on all such portfolios

    \n · Design/develop/credit policies, new programs, processes, products from risk management perspective, in line with best industry practices & business opportunity - Professional Loans, OD, Secured SME Lending, Merchant Lending

    \n · Lead, modify & release amendments in the policies and programs across all business lending products with an optimal mix of underwriting concepts and use of data science tools like: - risk score cards, statistical models to help Business have competitive edge in the market and mitigate Risk for multiple portfolios.

    \n · Take support of rule engine based automated models and loan approval processes to improve customer underwriting Journey and rules etc. using latest technology.

    \n · Drive and monitor the loans portfolio on daily/weekly/monthly basis to maintain risk metrics at desired levels by continuously analysing, identifying, and eliminating the high- risk segment from portfolio. Recommend corrective actions for maintaining a healthy portfolio and lower loss rates.

    \n · Define various metrics & tracking's for assessment of the through the door quality, approvals and performance

    \n · Lead execution, tracking & change management ranging from new partner enrolment, formulating policies and processes, define success metrics and loss forecasting.

    \n · Anticipate impact on business when recommending changes to balance risk/reward

    \n · Drive deep data analytics for decision making on risk & opportunities

    \n · Ensure adherence to RBI norms, internal audit findings, and compliance standards.

    \n · Help prepare risk tracking's for senior management and regulatory bodies.

    \n · Lead internal and external audits, hind sighting related to policies, processes & underwriting

    \n · Collaborate with credit underwriting teams, collections & business stakeholders for problem solving

    \n · Work with analytics, products teams to identify opportunities & sharpen risk outcome & business growth

    \n · Interface with external service providers, partners, DSA - both existing & new to find opportunities & improve outcome

    \n · Regularly visit market & customers to understand ground realities, feedback to the policies & processes.

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    The Successful Applicant

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  • MBA/CA/Masters
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  • 10-15 years of experience of managing portfolio and policies of Unsecured Business Loan/ Professional Loan/ SME Loans / Personal Loan in Banks/NBFC/Fintech both physical & digital journeys
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  • Strong analytical skills coupled with good understanding of Credit risk management, scorecards

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