Head of Credit & Operations Leadership

Red Chair Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Head of Credit & Business Operations for a client based in Killarney, Co. Kerry. This senior leadership role oversees the credit function and drives operational excellence to support strategic growth.

The candidate will work closely with the CEO, COO and senior leaders to ensure sound credit decisions, governance and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience leading credit, banking, underwriting, or operational teams in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance.
• Experience implementing governance, risk management and regulatory compliance programs.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Experience improving business processes and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the credit and underwriting function with high-quality decision-making in line with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify trends, and adjust credit strategy and risk management.
• Develop high-performing teams by setting objectives, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Drive operational improvements to increase efficiency, service quality and turnaround times.
• Build relationships with brokers, dealers and partners to improve engagement and service delivery.
• Collaborate with business development to support growth and implement new systems/technologies.
• Ensure governance, risk management, reporting and documentation, and support audits.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management

Job description

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Head of Credit & Business Operations for a client based in Killarney, Co. Kerry. This senior leadership role oversees the credit function and drives operational excellence to support strategic growth.

The candidate will work closely with the CEO, COO and senior leaders to ensure sound credit decisions, governance and regulatory compliance across the organisation.