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Ref: LP918-322
Job description / Role
On behalf of our client, a leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia, Swisslinx is currently seeking an experienced senior credit risk professional for the Chief Credit Officer position based in Riyadh.
As a Chief Credit Officer reporting to the CEO, you will be managing the Credit department of this organization. Your other responsibilities will include:
- Develop credit strategy, internal policies, controls and overseeing their execution
- Guide the analysis related to the key clients as well as macro/micro economic projection reports
- Direct the development and provision of the products/ services
- Develop and recommend the department budgets as well as monitoring its financial performance
- Lead and effectively manage the credit department of the organization, train staff
Requirements
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in credit/risk roles and 5 years in credit risk managerial position
- Experience in Credit Research or Credit Advisory role is a MUST
- Fluent English, Arabic would be of an advantage
- Post-graduate financial education / MBA, International Credit Certification
- Managerial and tanning skills
Our client will be offering the right individual an attractive package and long term career growth.
For this position we will be considering candidates based in GCC but also internationally.
About the Company
Swisslinx Middle East is a leading executive search firm in the region. We specialise in recruitment solutions, talent acquisition and career advice across a wide range of markets within the financial services sector.
We are located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) which gives us unrivalled access to onshore Middle Eastern clients and candidates. We also partner with clients in London, Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Frankfurt and Paris and have been instrumental in establishing onshore Middle Eastern and Emerging Market teams.
We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients helping them develop successful, sustainable businesses. Transparency, trust and discretion drive the way in which we mediate between clients and candidates and ensure we consistently deliver results.