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Inazir Wazeer

Wheelers Hill

Summary

To apply my qualifications, skills and experience in a growing professional environment.

Credit professional with extensive experience in analyzing credit data and financial statements to assess risk and ensure compliance with lending standards. Known for collaborative approach and delivering results that align with company goals. Reliable and adaptable, possessing strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lending Analyst

Toyota Finance Australia
02.2022 - Current
  • sInvestigate and make decisions on consumer and commercial finance applications.
  • Maximise lending outcomes by applying sound credit risk management practices in line with Toyota Finance's (TFA) credit risk appetite.
  • Adhere to TFA's zero tolerance approach to fraud risk and compliance risk.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for Dealership Business Managers (BMs) requiring clarification on lending decisions.
  • Keep dealership network updated on the status of their applications during the acceptance process.
  • Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with dealership partners.
  • Assess and make decisions on consumer and commercial finance applications, including:

o Analying financial statements

o Making reasonable enquiries and verifications of a consumer’s Requirements and Objectives

o Making reasonable enquiries and verifications of a consumer’s financial situation including but not limited to:

- Employment and income sources and levels

- Expenses

- Capacity assessments

- Credit checks

- Rental references

- Relevant searches which include ASIC / ABN / Veda / Vevo / Equifax / Illion /

  • Review contract information for commercial customers and assess the suitability of consumer/commercial loan applications.
  • Liaise with accountants and solicitors to clarify or obtain financial information.
  • Adhere to all policy, process, and procedural requirements for Retail Lending Operations (RLO).
  • Ensure compliance and adherence to such External Legislations as:

o Competition & Consumer Act

o Privacy Act

o National Consumer Credit Protection Act

o Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Financing Act

o Personal Property Security Register

  • Ensure all lending decisions comply with the Delegated Lending Authority Matrix.
  • Discuss lending decisions with dealership Business Managers and communicate professionally and courteously.
  • Contribute to business improvement by suggesting and participating in relevant changes.
  • Actively participate in coaching sessions, team meetings, and Lending Analyst activities.
  • Assist the Operations team during high-demand periods or as requested.
  • Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by TFA.
  • Consistently achieved Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while maintaining 100% compliance with quality processes and procedures.
  • Hold a current Delegated Lending Authority (DLA) of 3A for both Consumer and Commercial applications.
  • Actively conduct mentoring sessions to support and guide lower DLA holders, fostering skill development and performance improvement.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Retail Lending Operations (RLOs) outside of SMEs, providing ongoing support and clarification on policies, processes, and assessment-related inquiries.

Credit Assessor

National Australia Bank (NAB)
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Undertaking a detailed assessment using customer submitted bank statements, income documents, liability documents, purchase contract and all other documents in relation to home loan application
  • Managing workflow from a national queue in a timely manner
  • Perform in-depth checks on complex lending scenarios
  • Assessing PAYG (Permanent, Casual, contractual and temporary workers) & Self-Employed (sole trader, partnership, company and trust) income assessments in compliance with internal credit policy
  • Reaching and maintaining a high level of credit assessment and compliance standards
  • Liaise with other internal department to achieve a better outcome for customers and the Bank
  • Possessing sound credit policy & ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Regularly assisting other credit assessors with assessments and clarifications
  • Monitoring updates and adapt to constantly updating policies and procedures
  • Dealing with loan scenarios and queries from brokers
  • Reviewing loan application viability in line with risk and compliance guidelines
  • Investigating frauds, monetary issues and document forgery and ensuring anti money laundering compliance regulations
  • Achieved required KPI and successfully managed the portfolio
  • First person from the team nominated by Credit coach for complex training for the success and initiative shown
  • First person from the team to achieve DLA ($750k Mortgage and $50k other liabilities) authority within a short period of time
  • Contributed to the establishment of fair market values by analyzing a variety of factors including location, age, size, condition, zoning restrictions, and comparable sales data.

Credit Assessor

Westpac Banking Corporation
10.2017 - 02.2021
  • Analyse customer submitted bank statements, income documents, liability documents, purchase contract and all other documents in relation to home loan application
  • Perform in-depth checks on complex lending scenarios
  • Assessing PAYG (Permanent, Casual, contractual and temporary workers) & trust income assessments in compliance with internal credit policy (Self-employed only Fast track income)
  • Assisting other credit assessors with assessments and clarifications
  • Liaise with Credit Managers or other Authority holders when exception to policy required
  • Demonstrated ethical behavior when assessing applications by not only focusing on productivity by getting it right or fixing any errors on the application
  • Liaising with brokers to follow up documentation and to discuss application viability
  • Reviewing loan application viability in line with risk and compliance guidelines
  • Investigating frauds, monetary issues and document forgery and ensuring anti money laundering compliance regulations
  • Awarded a certificate of Rise Award for coaching a broker on a complex income deal
  • Compliments from brokers and their business development managers on delivering an exceptional service on complex deals on a timely and professional manner
  • Compliments from other credit assessors for clearly communicating the pending information on applications as no file ownership held

Console Operator

Peregrine Corporation (On The Run)
08.2016 - 11.2017
  • Providing an exceptional service to customers
  • Preparing and handling food according the Australian Standard Procedure
  • Making different types of coffee - Latte, Cappuccino, Flat white, Mocha, Iced coffee
  • Merchandizing and maintaining a clean and safe workplace
  • Confidently learnt the store environment by being able to work by myself with minimum training
  • Successfully resolved issues when customers had complaints
  • Manage to resolve difficult situations patiently

Credit Analyst (Field Investigation Officer)

ADCB Bank via M & M Al Menhali Auditing (UAE)
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Ensure all the records provided by the Customers/Clients are genuine
  • Ensure all the norms of the bank are met by the Customer application
  • Prepare reports about the investigation made on the Customer work-location and give a precise report of the customers/clients in order to avoid any discrepancy
  • Ensure zero-tolerance policy against any invalid data or actions
  • Make certain deviations based on the client profile and relationship
  • Dealing with inquiries from the client/customers and related organizations
  • Successfully carried out the assigned duties with minimum training
  • Showed excellent progress in a short period, in the absence of team leader performed their duties
  • Gained the trust of management by performing the duties to excellence, while on probation assigned with team leader's duties

Assistant Accountant

BuildGrowth Accountants Australia
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Reconciling bank accounts, debtors and creditors
  • Preparing Business Activity Statements
  • Preparing PAYG Statements
  • Preparing financial reports
  • Payroll processing and administration
  • Preparing Superannuation Payment Advices
  • Document Management of client files
  • Understanding and using Xero Add On - Receipt Bank
  • Successfully managed to complete tasks independently with minimum training
  • Effectively researched Xero software at times to solve problems
  • Successfully managed to look after a portfolio of bookkeeping clients

Education

Professional year - SMIPA

Professional Pathway Australia
Melbourne, VIC
12.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
03.2013

Diploma of Commerce -

Melbourne Institute of Business And Technology
Melbourne, VIC
02.2011

Skills

  • ApplyOnline (WFM)
  • Quantum
  • Onyx
  • Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Australian lending
  • Banking
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Written & Verbal communication
  • Negotiation
  • Interpersonal

Accomplishments

    Received the High Achiever Award for ranking 1st in Accounting for GCE O/Level examinations in Sri Lanka.

Certification

  • Sri Lankan Driver's License
  • Australian Full License
  • Dubai Driver's License

Languages

English
Tamil
Sinhalese

Interests

  • Active participant in team sports, particularly cricket, and served as captain for the past 9 years, representing various clubs
  • Actively engaged in the local community, having served as a committee member and successfully organized several events

Timeline

Lending Analyst

Toyota Finance Australia
02.2022 - Current

Credit Assessor

National Australia Bank (NAB)
02.2021 - 11.2021

Credit Assessor

Westpac Banking Corporation
10.2017 - 02.2021

Console Operator

Peregrine Corporation (On The Run)
08.2016 - 11.2017

Credit Analyst (Field Investigation Officer)

ADCB Bank via M & M Al Menhali Auditing (UAE)
07.2015 - 07.2016

Assistant Accountant

BuildGrowth Accountants Australia
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Sri Lankan Driver's License
  • Australian Full License
  • Dubai Driver's License

Professional year - SMIPA

Professional Pathway Australia

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Deakin University

Diploma of Commerce -

Melbourne Institute of Business And Technology
Inazir Wazeer