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Housing finance is one of the leading employment generation industries in the Indian economy. Policy Initiatives such as “Housing For All by 2022” mission and Smart Cities project and new banking licenses and new housing finance companies will create the huge demand for top talent across levels. Rural finance industry expected to see the increase in hiring activities across junior and middle-level roles. Metros will generate more jobs in Tier II and Tier III cities in housing finance sector. The competition among the existing firms and new entrants will impact the manpower requirement and identifies the new strategies to retain the quality manpower.

There will be acute skill shortage in remote areas, which will create the huge demand for skilled professionals in housing finance sector. It was estimated that increased hiring from campuses would build the future talent pool, while references will continue to remain the most popular hiring tool amongst the recruiters and placement agencies.

You are the Housing Finance Company looking for a Recruitment Partner?

Or

You are a banking or finance professional looking for a bright career in Housing Finance Industry?

For you both, Skillventory is the answer to all your recruitment worries. Skillventory’s recruitment specialists are 100% dedicated to this sector, know the marketplace and the best people available. So by partnering with us, companies get connected with top talent and vice versa.

Why Skillventory ?

  • Being a  Housing Finance Recruitment Consultants, we have rich experience of catering to the demands of this challenging sector
  • We expertise in placing high-caliber professionals from newly-qualified to board level
  • Team of experienced recruiters to handle the industry affairs
  • Experience of serving major housing finance companies

What Are The Skills Housing Finance Employers Look For?

Employers look for such banking and finance professionals who demonstrates everything from razor-sharp analytical ability and stellar interpersonal skills to a sharp understanding of industry-standard software.

Interpersonal skills – It consists of the ability to build successful relationships with customers.

Ability to communicate – It consist of strong written and oral communication skills and ability to explain financial jargon in simple terms.

Financial reporting – It consist of the ability to produce detailed and accurate financial reports.

Analytical ability – It consist of lateral thinking and the ability to analyze scenarios and draw suitable conclusions.

Problem-solving skills – It consists of watertight knowledge of systems and processes, ability to tackle complex problems and coming up with a solution.

Knowledge of IT software – It consist of reasonable knowledge of IT skills and knowledge of standard accounting programs.

Management experience – It consist of the ability to manage teams, as you’re bound to excel in a leadership position in the future.

Commercial acumen – It consist of the ability to understand the relationship between a company’s fiscal behavior and marketplace demands.

Capacity for innovation – It consist of the ability to brush up financial reporting skills to think outside the box.

Where Do You Fit: Profile Trending in Housing Finance Industry

Direct Sales Representatives: They will be required to grow the bank’s revenue through selling Current accounts and Savings accounts.

Relationship Managers – Corporate / SME: They should have a degree in a business related field, sales experience in a financial institution, project management skills and IT skills

Relationship Officers – Corporate / SME / Trade Finance: Candidates should possess a business related degree and experience in the banking industry.

Credit Analyst – Corporate/SME/Retail: Applicants should have a minimum of two years in a credit environment and a business related degree.

Relationship Officer – Asset Finance: Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in economics and credit management, accounting or banking qualifications.

Business Systems Support Officer: should have qualifications in IT, knowledge of banking systems, spreadsheets, programming, design, and analysis of business workflow and project management.

Credit Operations Manager: Candidates should possess at least a business related degree and have strong working knowledge of credit operations, documentation and banking software applications.

Branch Managers: Applicants should have a degree in a business related field and experience in management within the Banking Industry specifically bank management experience.

Valuer: to manage risks relating to the value of properties offered as collateral in the various portfolios of Retail, Corporate, SME and Project Finance.

Some Leading Housing Finance Players:

  • HDFC
  • Indiabulls Housing Finance
  • LIC Housing Finance
  • GRUH Finance
  • Dewan Housing Finance
  • Repco Home Finance
  • Can Fin Finance
  • GIC Housing Finance
  • Shristi Infrastructure
  • Crest Ventures

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