Assistant Manager -Supply Chain at Exim Bank
Job DescriptionTo support the development, structuring, and execution of the Bank’s Supply Chain Financing (SCF) business by originating anchor-led programs, onboarding suppliers and distributors, assisting in credit structuring and approvals, and ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of SCF solutions. The role contributes to growth in funded and non-funded working capital assets while maintaining portfolio quality and strong stakeholder relationships.
Roles & Responsibilities
Business Development & Program Support
• Support identification and onboarding of anchor corporates with established supply chains in sectors such as FMCG, manufacturing, telecom, agriculture, and trading.
• Assist in structuring anchor-led Supply Chain Finance programs, including:
o Supplier/Vendor Financing
o Dealer/Distributor Financing
o Invoice Discounting
o Purchase Order Financing
o Payables and Receivables Financing
• Conduct value chain analysis to identify financing opportunities within anchor ecosystems.
• Support acquisition of new-to-bank suppliers and distributors through SCF programs.Product Structuring & Implementation
• Assist in drafting SCF program policy notes, including eligibility criteria, limits, pricing, tenor, documentation, settlement mechanisms, and risk mitigants.
• Coordinate end-to-end operational workflows between Relationship Managers, Credit, Operations, IT, Anchors, and Suppliers/Distributors.
Support digitization of trade and invoice flows, including onboarding onto SCF platforms and Credit & Risk Support
• Prepare and support credit proposals for anchor corporates and program-level approvals in line with internal credit policies.
• Support development of supplier and distributor scorecards using bank
data, anchor data, behavioural trends, and transaction history.
• Monitor portfolio performance, including DPD, overdue accounts, and concentration levels, and escalate early warning signals.
• Support periodic portfolio reviews and reporting.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Maintain effective working relationships with anchor corporates, particularly procurement and finance teams.
• Coordinate with Legal to support finalization of program and supplier/distributor agreements, including:
o Program Agreements
o Supplier/Dealer Agreements
o Assignment Deeds
• Support supplier and distributor onboarding and awareness sessions, including training and documentation support.
• Act as a subject matter support resource on SCF products for internal stakeholders
Market Engagement & Continuous Improvement
• Support participation in industry events, forums, and ecosystem initiatives related to supply chain and trade finance.
• Assist in engagement with fintech and ecosystem partners to enhance SCF delivery and efficiency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SCF processes, turnaround times, and customer experience.
