LOLC Cambodia

Sustainable Finance Lending Unit Manager

FinancePosted 4 mo ago

Location

Mean Chey | Phnom Penh

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

5+ Years

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Financial Services

About the role

Oversee end-to-end execution of lending projects (WASH, Green, EV, ASCEP, Solar), and any other new projects which will come under this scope of work.
Develop project plans, timelines, and KPIs to ensure successful rollout.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for smooth implementation.
Ensure each project has a documented business case, defined target segment, risk parameters, and approved operating model prior to rollout.
Ensure project implementation remains within approved credit policy, delegated authority limits, and risk appetite, escalating deviations where required.
Coordinate pilot phases and controlled scaling, including post-pilot review and lessons learned.
Work with product teams to design and refine loan products for targeted sectors.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal credit policies.
Lead or coordinate the development of product notes, eligibility criteria, pricing frameworks, and operational guidelines for sustainable lending products.
Ensure all project-based products receive formal approval through the appropriate internal governance forums.
Propose policy or process enhancements where sustainable lending requires specific safeguards or exceptions, subject to approval.
Collaborate with channel teams, marketing, and operations for project promotion.
Build partnerships with NGOs, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders for project success.
Engage in awareness activities with branches & customer segments.
Ensure all external partnerships are supported by clear roles, documented arrangements, and compliance checks, in coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Risk.
Act as a focal point for project-related engagement with donors, development partners, or impact-focused stakeholders, where applicable.
Monitor portfolio performance, uptake, credit quality, operational issues, and early-warning indicators for each project-based lending programs.
Prepare regular management reports covering financial performance, portfolio quality, operational issues, and key risks.
Track and report environmental and social impact indicators, where applicable, in coordination with ESG / Sustainability reporting requirements.
Identify emerging risks (credit, operational, reputational, regulatory) and recommend corrective actions or suspension of rollouts where necessary.
Train branch and channel staff on new lending products and processes.
Provide technical support to ensure operational excellence.
Ensure training materials, manuals, and communication are clear, standardized, and aligned with approved product terms, particularly for products involving low-literacy or vulnerable customer segments.
Support post-rollout reviews to assess field understanding, mis-selling risks, and operational gaps.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in lending, credit operations, project-based finance, or structured product implementation, preferably within a regulated financial institution or microfinance environment.
Prior exposure to donor-linked, green, or sustainable lending programs will be an advantage.
Strong knowledge of retail lending products and project financing.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to wo.

Required Skills

FinanceBusiness AdministrationEconomicslendingcredit operationsproject-based financestructured product implementationretail lending productsproject financinganalytical skillscommunication skillsstakeholder management skillsability to work

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LOLC Cambodia's mission is to create lasting positive impact on the communities it serves through the sustainable delivery of inclusive and client-centric financial services, while at the same time generating stakeholder value.

Industry

Financial Services