We are currently conducting a confidential executive search for an experienced Head of Credit Administration on behalf of a well-established local bank in the UAE.
Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer the role will lead the Credit Administration function with a strong focus on governance controls operational excellence and transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Credit Administration strategy in alignment with the Banks risk appetite credit policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee end-to-end Credit Administration credit limits documentation and collateral management across Corporate Commercial International Treasury and Retail portfolios.
- Strengthen portfolio-level monitoring of credit limits documentation collateral and key control mechanisms.
- Ensure adherence to approved credit sanctions and maintain robust credit control standards.
- Partner with Risk Credit Business and Legal teams to strengthen governance and credit controls.
- Drive digital transformation automation and process re-engineering across Credit Administration.
- Lead the implementation of limits and collateral management systems including data migration validation reconciliation and UAT.
- Manage regulatory audit and governance requirements including remediation of internal and external audit findings.
- Identify control gaps and implement effective risk mitigation and remediation strategies.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency and strengthen the overall Credit Administration framework.
- Build a strong risk-aware culture and lead develop and mentor the Credit Administration team.
Ideal Candidate
- 15 years of experience in Credit Administration including significant leadership experience heading a CAD function.
- Strong expertise in credit documentation limits collateral portfolio monitoring and credit controls.
- Proven track record in banking transformation automation and process improvement .
- Strong exposure to regulatory audit risk and governance frameworks.
- Bachelors or Masters degree from a recognised international institution.
- Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.
- UAE National Mandatory.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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