Sr Director, Credit Portfolio Management

About the role:

IIX is hiring a Senior Director for Credit Portfolio Management to lead the full credit lifecycle for lending products, including the Women’s Livelihood Bond portfolios. This role encompasses origination, credit monitoring, risk assessment, and debt recovery, ensuring portfolio health and sustainable growth. The Senior Director will oversee existing loan portfolios, assess new borrowers, and guide teams across these critical areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Origination and Sourcing:

2. Credit Monitoring and Risk Assessment:

3. Workout and Recovery:

4. Legal and Compliance:

5. People and Operational Management:

6. Strategic Initiatives:

Qualifications for the Senior Director position:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree: MBA or an advanced degree preferred
• At least 20 years of direct credit experience in a lending institution; SME lending a plus; emerging markets experience is also preferred
• Experience in South and Southeast Asian markets is required
• Strong quantitative skills, expert problem-solving ability, adeptness in the use of logic
• Excellent financial analysis skills
• Demonstrable capability to report findings clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; Relationship management and client-facing experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication; Demonstrated ability to prepare written memos and reports fluently in English
• High comfort level working in a relatively flat, non-hierarchical environment

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, a proven track record in team management, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Preferred:

• Experience living and working in a variety of cultures, particularly in Asia. Time spent in developing countries is an advantage.
• International development and/or impact enterprise or MFI experience
• Academic or professional experience with IIX sector specializations (including renewable energy, sustainable
• Agriculture, inclusive finance, technology access, rural healthcare services, education)
• Fluency or proficiency in one or more regional languages
• Willing to travel around South & Southeast Asia