Credit Policy Manager

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized financial group seeks a Vice President - Credit Policy Manager to oversee and enhance the credit risk management framework for the EMEA region. This senior role involves developing credit policies in line with regulatory standards and collaborating with risk specialists to ensure effective management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in credit business or credit risk management.
• Proven track record of developing or applying credit policies.
• Thorough understanding of financial products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of a robust credit risk management framework.
• Establish and maintain regional credit policies.
• Work closely with Risk specialists across the region.

Skills

Credit business experience

Credit risk management

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

Our client is a globally recognised financial group, committed to making a difference for every client, organisation, and community they serve. They are currently seeking a Credit Policy Manager to join their London team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to various initiatives aimed at strengthening and improving the credit risk management framework in line with relevant regulatory standards.

What you'll do:

As a Vice President - Credit Policy Manager, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the development of a robust credit risk management framework for the EMEA region. You will establish and maintain regional credit policies in line with regulatory standards, ensuring consistency across all divisions. Your role will also involve contributing to various initiatives aimed at strengthening the credit risk management framework. In addition, you will work closely with Risk specialists across the region and globally, sharing best practices and developing effective risk policies. Your proactive approach will be crucial in managing the continued integration of Bank and Securities with the One MUFG approach.

• Develop robust credit risk management framework for EMEA region
• Maintain and manage EMEA Regional Credit Policy, procedures and tools
• Undertake various projects to enhance credit risk management
• Establish and maintain regional credit policies to relevant regulatory standards
• Work in partnership with Risk specialists across the region and globally
• Contribute to credit related projects within EMEA as well as bank-wide ones
• Manage the continued integration of Bank and Securities with the One MUFG approach

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Vice President - Credit Policy Manager role brings significant experience in credit business or credit risk management within a major commercial bank or similar international financial business. You have a proven track record of developing or applying credit policies in a financial services context. Your thorough understanding of financial products and processes will be key in this role. You possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written, enabling you to effectively present ideas and solutions to senior management and colleagues. Your strong decision-making skills allow you to demonstrate sound judgement even under pressure.

• Significant experience of credit business and/or credit risk management in a major commercial bank or similar international financial business
• Experience of developing or applying credit policies in a financial services context
• Thorough understanding of financial products and processes
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to present ideas and solutions to senior management and colleagues
• Strong decision-making skills with ability to demonstrate sound judgement

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