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Stella Loo

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Results-driven Credit Evaluations Manager with expertise in credit evaluation, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Proven track record in fraud detection and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Credit Evaluations Manager (Credit Cards)

Hong Leong Bank
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
02.2018 - Current
  • Assessed and underwrote 50–60 credit card applications daily, evaluating supporting documentation to determine applicants’ creditworthiness.
  • Ensured all credit assessments complied with internal bank policies and regulatory requirements set by Bank Negara Malaysia.
  • Led team in providing guidance on credit-related matters, resolving operational and staff issues effectively.
  • Trained and mentored junior underwriters; designed and implemented training programs to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time.
  • Managed ad-hoc system-related projects, conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and system health checks to ensure operational stability and compliance.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills, consistently meeting deadlines with minimal supervision in a high-volume environment.
  • Participated in new system enhancement projects to improve underwriting workflow efficiency and user experience.
  • Recommended ideas for system enhancements to streamline underwriting efficiency and improve process accuracy.
  • Proposed process improvement initiatives and system enhancement ideas to streamline credit assessment workflows.
  • Actively participated in brainstorming sessions, providing practical suggestions for system enhancements aligned with business needs.

Credit Approval Manager

Standard Chartered
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
08.2007 - 02.2015

Unsecured Lending – Malaysia and Singapore portfolio

  • Evaluated credit recovery applications by analyzing financial information, including credit bureau reports, income, savings, investments, and account history.
  • Made credit decisions based on analyzing information on applications and from credit reporting. To ensure regulatory policies and guidelines are implemented when analyzing the applications.
  • Implemented fraud detection checks to reduce potential fraud losses.
  • Perform and evaluate existing customer line increase.

Secured Lending - Malaysia portfolio

  • Assessed property value and identified risk issues by researching online sources to secure quality loans and mitigate bank losses.
  • Executed projects to address specific organizational needs.

Credit Officer (Unsecured Lending)

United Oversea Bank
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
08.2004 - 07.2007
  • Conducted basic checks on applications, including employment and applicant verification.
  • Assessed credit worthiness by reviewing applicant financial history and documentation.
  • Evaluated and processed credit card applications in accordance with policy guidelines.
  • Completed loan applications with credit analyses, recommendations, and summaries of requests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Information System

INTI International University
Nilai
07-2004

Some College (No Degree) - Foundation Program in Computing

UCSI College
Kuala Lumpur
08-2001

Skills

  • Credit evaluation
  • Underwriting standards
  • Risk assessment
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Decision making
  • Fraud detection
  • Problem solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Effective communication
  • Time management

Certification

Certified Credit Executive (CCE)

Timeline

Credit Evaluations Manager (Credit Cards)

Hong Leong Bank
02.2018 - Current

Credit Approval Manager

Standard Chartered
08.2007 - 02.2015

Credit Officer (Unsecured Lending)

United Oversea Bank
08.2004 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Business Information System

INTI International University

Some College (No Degree) - Foundation Program in Computing

UCSI College
Stella Loo