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Portfolio Manager-SME Lending

Job in Dubai, Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Astra Tech
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Analyst, Data Science Manager
  • Finance & Banking
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 200000 AED Yearly AED 120000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly analytical and business-focused Portfolio Manager – SME Lending to own and optimize portfolio performance across the end-to-end lending lifecycle. The role requires strong expertise in SQL, SME lending analytics, risk assessment, and portfolio segmentation, with a deep understanding of how lending decisions impact growth, risk, and profitability. The candidate will work closely with Business, Risk, and Pricing teams to drive data-backed decisions, improve efficiency through pre-approval frameworks, and ensure sustainable portfolio growth.

Key Responsibilities Portfolio & Funnel Management
  • Own and monitor SME lending portfolio performance across acquisition, approvals, disbursals, and repayments
  • Analyze and optimize the end-to-end lending funnel, identifying bottlenecks and drop-offs
  • Drive improvements in approval rates, conversion, portfolio quality, and ROI
Data & Analytics
  • Perform deep-dive analysis using SQL to generate actionable insights
  • Use Python for advanced analysis, automation, and data modeling where required
  • Build and maintain MIS, dashboards, and performance reports for leadership
  • Conduct segmentation and cohort analysis based on risk, behavior, geography, and SME profiles
Risk & Credit Analytics
  • Partner with Risk teams to evaluate and optimize credit policies, underwriting rules, and cut-offs
  • Analyze delinquency trends, vintage performance, defaults, and loss metrics
  • Balance growth with prudent risk-return trade-offs
Pre-Approval & Efficiency Initiatives
  • Design and enhance pre-approval / pre-qualification frameworks to improve turnaround time and efficiency
  • Support automation and rule-based decisioning to scale SME lending
Pricing & Growth Collaboration
  • Work closely with Pricing Optimization teams to improve yield, margins, and customer lifetime value
  • Support growth initiatives through data-backed evaluation of pricing, offers, and product structures
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a key analytics partner to Business, Risk, Product, and Pricing teams
  • Translate complex analytical insights into clear business recommendations
  • Own problem statements end-to-end with a strong problem-solving mindset
Requirements
  • 5–7 years of experience in SME lending, portfolio management, analytics, or risk roles
  • Strong hands-on expertise in SQL (mandatory)
  • Solid understanding of SME lending lifecycle and credit risk concepts
  • Experience in portfolio segmentation, risk analysis, funnel management, and pre-approval processes
  • Proven ability to work closely with Business, Risk, and Pricing teams
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and business acumen
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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