Group Head of Credit | Dubai, UAE

Madison Pearl; Dubai; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional bank is seeking a Group Head of Credit to drive credit strategy and risk management. The successful candidate will develop credit policies, manage a global team, and work closely with regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance and effective risk management. This high-impact role requires extensive experience in the banking sector, particularly in Central and Eastern European markets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit leadership within the banking sector.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in credit or risk functions.
• Strong expertise in credit risk management and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the bank’s overall credit strategy.
• Oversee credit risk management and portfolio quality.
• Collaborate closely with regulatory bodies for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

Job description

Our client is one of the leading regional banks, looking for a Group Head of Credit to lead credit strategy and risk management. This high-impact role is central to shaping the bank’s credit policies, driving portfolio growth, and maintaining a strong risk framework across diverse lending operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the bank’s overall credit strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead a global team, building a high-performance, risk-aware culture.
• Oversee all aspects of credit risk management, including underwriting standards, portfolio quality, and credit review processes.
• Implement advanced credit analytics and risk assessment models to enhance decision-making.
• Partner with business units to design credit products that drive responsible growth across retail, SME, and corporate segments.
• Collaborate closely with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all credit-related regulations and policies.
• Report to the executive committee and Board on credit risk exposure and portfolio performance.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in credit leadership within the banking sector, with deep familiarity with Central and Eastern European markets.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in credit or risk functions, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in credit risk management, regulatory frameworks, and portfolio strategy.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of building and scaling credit operations in complex environments.

If interested, please apply to this advertisement directly or send your CV to [e-mail].

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

Investment Banking - signing principal Madison Pearl Hong Kong

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