Senior Credit Risk Officer

Florence International Consulting

UAE

Ref: LP012-161

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Senior Credit Risk Officer – International Bank

Our client, a well-reputed European bank, is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Credit Risk Officer with regional exposure.

Reporting ultimately into the Chief Risk Officer, responsibilities will include:

• Development of the approved risk appetite
• Developing and delivering credit risk-related policies and promoting compliance thereof
• Coordinating the monitoring and pro-active management of credit risk,
• Input to Board-level risk reporting and MIS on compliance with credit risk management policies
• Monitoring the credit quality of the portfolio
• Liaising with relevant external stakeholders on credit risk matters
• Advising business management on credit risks inherent in BAU and new business initiatives
• Mentoring, appraisal and professional development of appropriate members the Risk team

Requirements

Candidates are expected to have at least 7 years hands-on management experience in a senior credit risk role within financial services.
Experience of Basel requirements and the Middle East and international banking regulatory environment is required.

Good communication and presentation skills in English essential.

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience.

About the Company

Florence Consulting is a boutique search consultancy dedicated to introducing senior candidates within Finance and Accounting, Internal Audit and Human Resources.

Our International arm is head quartered in Dubai where we recruit across the Middle East with a particular focus on the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

By combining our technical understanding and on the ground experience we offer a professional and personal service to both candidates and clients.

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