Job Vacancy at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN)

BSN has progressed significantly since as a statutory body under the Ministry of Finance in 1974. To date, BSN's customer base of more than 7.5 million is serviced by over 5,500 employees in over 389 branches nationwide. In view of our strategic transformation plans to strengthen and propel BSN to greater heights, we seek committed and talented individuals to fill the following positions:-

1. Manager, Credit Collection & Recovery (Credit Control Department)

Main Responsibilities:

- To plan & strategize collection & recovery initiatives for Delinquent & NPL Accounts
- To ensure collection & recovery activities are aligned with the target set and within the stipulated timeframe

- To ensure reclassification & rescheduling activities (especially for accounts that requires special attention for Rescheduling & Workout Proposal) are executed accordingly
- To manage and monitor NPL accounts, Call Center activities and Debt Collection Agencies performance
- To analyze loan payment trends and come up with effective action plans to increase cash collection
- To ensure collection activities are executed according to procedures and in line with the Bank’s Credit Policies & Guidelines
- To prepare performance report for Management
- To undertake ad-hoc assignment as and when required

Requirements:

- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Banking / Finance / Economy
- At least 8 years working experience in related field
- Preferably Manager specializing in Credit Control area in Banking Services
- Good interpersonal, communication and written skills & able to work with minimum supervision
- Integrity, good managerial skills and able to work under pressure while meeting targets and deadlines
- Added advantage for Certified Credit Professional (CCP) holders

Interested candidates, please write to:

Senior Vice President / Head, Human Resource Management
17th Floor, Wisma Bank Simpanan Nasional
No. 117, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Or you may e-mail to rekrut@bsn.com.my

Closing Date: 7 Januari 2012

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