Unit Head - Credit Control Department

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is looking for a Unit Head for its Credit Control Department in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing the credit control team, ensuring compliance with Islamic banking principles, and managing credit documentation processes. Ideal candidates should have a strong banking background with 12-15 years of experience, including 7 years in a leadership position. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of banking experience.
• 7 years in a leadership role within Islamic banking.
• Strong understanding of UAE banking regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the credit control team overseeing daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with Sharia guidelines in credit documentation.
• Monitor credit limits and ensure timely approvals.
• Coordinate with internal departments on credit operations.

Skills

Islamic banking principles

Team management

Analytical abilities

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

Description

Role: Unit Head - Credit Control Department

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose

• Unit Managers role is broadly defined as the ultimate filter in the entire Credit Control end-to-end approval process where the exposures undertaken by the Bank of its Corporate and Retail customers are being reviewed and scrutinized for its adequacy /correctness in terms of approvals adherence to Credit policies laid down in the Credit and Product Manuals and compliance to documentation standards in a centralized environment.
• Manage Credit documentation and Limit Management functions whilst ensuring full adherence to stipulated terms and conditions.
• Engage in implementing strategic initiatives by Risk Management Group.
• Ensure that the Credit Control Department is supported by documented procedures (SOPs) skilled staff and adequate technological support.
• Provide direction and guidance to the staff for effective and efficient operations of the unit.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

• Leadership and Supervision: Lead the credit control team overseeing daily activities to ensure accurate execution of tasks and robust performance.
• Credit Documentation: Ensure that all credit documentation adheres to Sharia guidelines and is complete accurate and compliant with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Limit Release and Monitoring: Oversee credit limits release processes ensuring timely approvals and monitoring of credit limits and utilization.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Implement best practices to ensure compliance with Central Bank guidelines Credit Policies and Islamic banking principles.
• Policy Development: Create implement and review credit control procedures to optimize efficiency and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Audit Coordination: Liaise with audit teams to promote transparency and address audit queries related to credit control department.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with internal departments including Business Credit Risk Legal and Sharia to ensure seamless operations and adherence to credit approval and Islamic banking principles.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this Role

• Bachelors degree in finance Banking Business Administration or a related field.
• Deep understanding of Islamic banking principles UAE banking regulations and Sharia-compliant credit structures.
• Strong team management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Exceptional analytical abilities to monitor credit performance and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders

Previous Experience

• 12 to 15 years of banking experience of which 7 years of experience in a leadership role in the areas of Corporate Banking and Credit Operations preferably within Islamic banking.