Manager (Credit)

Manager (Credit) – Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC

Job Overview

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC is seeking an experienced and capable professional for the position of Manager – Credit. The successful candidate will oversee the credit approval process, ensure efficient credit disbursement, manage credit risks and provide leadership to the credit team.

• Job Title: Manager – Credit
• Company: Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC
• Job Location: Colombo 08, Colombo District, Sri Lanka
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Job Category: Banking & Finance, Credit Management

Position Details

The Manager – Credit will be responsible for overseeing the credit approval process, ensuring timely disbursement of credit facilities, developing strategies to minimise credit risks and guiding junior team members.

Company Overview

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC is a Sri Lankan development finance institution offering financial services to individuals and businesses.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree will be preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in credit operations.
• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the credit approval process.
• Ensure timely and efficient disbursement of credit facilities.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimise credit risks.
• Provide guidance, leadership and training to junior team members.
• Ensure effective management of credit operations.
• Support sound credit decision-making and risk management.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent decision-making abilities.
• Credit operations and risk-management knowledge.
• Strong analytical and financial-analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary & Benefits

The advertisement does not specify a salary or detailed benefits package for the Manager – Credit position.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to email their resume/CV, together with the contact details of two non-related referees, to:

Email: careers@sdf.lk

Head of Human Resource
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC
No. 155A, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha,
Colombo 08.
Tel: 0115 444 666

Important Notes

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in credit operations is required.
• Candidates must have at least 3 years’ managerial experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field is required.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience in leadership, credit risk management and financial analysis will be important for the role.
• Applicants should submit their CV with contact details of two non-related referees.