Head of Corporate Credit Review

Huxley Associates MENA have registered a new position which we wanted to inform you about.

Our Client, a leading Bank in UAE, is looking to hire a Head of Credit Review to be based in Abu Dhabi. This is a great opportunity to join a top-tier Bank in a growing economy.

Job Title: Head of Corporate Credit & Market Risk Review

Reports to: Global Head of Audit and Risk Review

Division: Group Audit and Risk Review (GARR)

Client: Leading Bank in UAE

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Salary: Competitive

Role Purpose: To manage the Corporate Credit and Market Risks Review Unit effectively and efficiently. To manage Credit and Market Risk Reviews of corporate, financial institutions, remedial assets, stress testing, and market risk processes under the approved Audit and Risk Review Manual and the Credit Risk Review manual in a manner that will accomplish the organization's objectives and corporate strategies within a well-controlled framework in order to protect the company from any franchise, legal or financial risks loss.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist Global Head of Audit Risk Review in establishing the structure of Corporate Credit and Market Risk Review program. Co-ordinate with the Head of Retail Credit Risk Review in preparing staffing needs and financial budgets required to achieve the approved plan.
2. Prepare a Strategic Plan for the Credit and Market Risk Review program prioritizing the reviews based on risk issues and follow-up activities, in an effective and efficient manner.
3. Plan the review assignments to ensure that professional standards are maintained.
4. Review Audit reports for senior management and the board and ensure that final reports & executive summaries are published.
5. Provide feedback on Credit Policy and related Procedures of the Bank in terms of its practicality and adequacy.
6. Play a pivotal role in providing oversight and guidance on credit risk management practices.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution. Certification in Credit Risk Management or CA/CPA will be an added advantage.
2. Minimum 10 years experience in credit or credit review of corporate portfolios including 5 years in a senior position in a leading bank, extensive knowledge and experience in reviewing portfolio quality and adequacy of credit risk management process. Good knowledge of credit policy & practices followed by leading banks.

If you meet the above criteria, then please feel free to reply with your latest CV.