Chief Credit Risk Officer

Tandem Search

GCC, UAE

Ref: KP709-1962

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Reports To: Group Chief Risk Officer
Subordinates: Credit Department

Main Scope of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead bank's credit department
- Manage entire team of credit analysts in wholesale, MidCap and Retail
- Build up team of credit analysts in MidCap and Retail
- Support the building up of infrastructure and systems environment for newly established businesses
- Adjust bank's modus operandi as required by business strategy and environment e.g. in investment banking and asset management
- Review of credit applications in wholesale, MidCap and Retail
- Act as final approval authority within credit department (subject to approval authority status in the organization)

Requirements

- Economics or business administration degree or background required
- 10+ years as Senior Credit Officer or equivalent in a bank
- Both Wholesale and Retail credit experience mandatory
- Proven team leadership capabilities in a dynamic and challenging environment necessary
- Proven team player with sense of entrepreneurship
- Ability to build up teams and departments a strong advantage
- Knowledge of GCC market environment a strong advantage

About the Company

Building businesses, changing lives

At Tandem, we’ve built a vast network of top-tier professionals across the globe. We empower businesses to thrive by delivering unmatched talent solutions. With our global reach, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we drive transformative growth and shape exceptional teams.

Who we are.

We are a team of industry experts, driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing unique talent solutions and nurturing collaborative partnerships that redefine success.

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