Head of Multinationals - Corporate Banking

A Leading Bank in Kuwait

Kuwait

Ref: QP174-02

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Manage and grow Corporate Banking Division’s portfolio of Multi-National Corporates (MNC’s) and large regional corporates. Coordinates with Bank’s and Group’s Financial Institutions Divisions to ensure adequate Bank and Country Limits, all with the end intent of contributing to Corporate Banking Division’s bottom-line.

Promote the offering of cash / non-cash credit facilities and of Bank’s full range of products / services to foreign Corporate Customers with the end intent of maximizing Bank’s market share and profitability; Acts on achieving assigned targets by line manager in coordination with General Manager of Corporate Banking; ensure growth and maintaining the quality of assigned credit portfolio and achieving enhanced bottom-line and business share; assesses/reviews the creditworthiness of existing and prospect clients; all in line with Bank objectives and policies. Ensures adequate internal controls, policies, systems and procedures are established and are effective in practice and that external regulations, compliance and statutory requirements are adhered to at all times.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Accounting, Finance, Banking, or related degree) with preferably an MBA, relevant Master’s Degree from reputable accredited universities.
- Minimum 12 years’ experience from a well-established top-tier bank (preferably Islamic banks) in lending multinationals
- Solid understanding of the market conditions with good business connections
- Solid understanding of the Sharia finance principles and alternative Sharia-compliant credit products
- Strong analytical/financial/research skills and solid track record in developing relationships in the Market
- Excellent presentation skills with forward planning and results orientation
- Excellent computer skills (including but not limited to Microsoft Office Applications, Internet, and otherwise)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem solving skills
- Ability to identify key issues, skillfully analyze problems, and arrive at solutions which facilitate the execution of a transaction or the development of a new business proposal
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- High standard of integrity and ethics
- Excellent command of English and Arabic

About the Company

A leading bank in Kuwait.

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