Head: Credit Risk, Business and Commercial Banking
Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client seeks a Head: Credit Risk, Business and Commercial Banking to join their team.
You will lead the Credit Risk function for a designated Business Unit (BU) in a Tier II Country, ensuring effective credit risk management across the entire credit lifecycle. Implement the BU's credit strategy in alignment with country-level credit objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements, while supporting sustainable business growth and maintaining a high-quality credit portfolio.
This role requires a seasoned leader and expert in Risk management with extensive knowledge of the entire credit lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyse the external environment (including economic, regulatory, and industry factors) in the Tier 2 Africa Regions country to identify emerging credit risks and support the Business Unit's strategies.
- Implement a comprehensive Credit Risk Management framework for the Business Unit, aligned with the organisation's overall risk appetite and strategic objectives.
- Conduct regular portfolio reviews to identify trends, concentrations, and potential vulnerabilities, implementing corrective actions as directed.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track portfolio performance, identify emerging risks, and assess the effectiveness of credit risk controls across the entire credit risk lifecycle.
- Maintain and implement BU-specific credit policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with country-level standards and regulatory requirements, allowing local adaption for compliance, regulatory, legal and market needs.
Key Skills & Experience:
- 8-10 years' experience in Risk management with extensive knowledge of the entire credit lifecycle.
- Relevant qualification in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Generic Management, Risk Management
- Regulatory environment savvy, a proven track record in large scale and high-level leadership and capable of influencing seasoned stakeholders.
- Experience in managing credit origination (both intuitive and automated) and credit operations and managing effective stakeholder relationships to drive the achievement of business strategy.

Your specialist: Anne Murray
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