Senior Credit Risk & Strategy Leader

QNB Group; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

QNB Group in Kuwait invites experienced professionals to join our Credit Risk team. You will assess credit proposals for corporate and retail clients, ensuring adherence to policies and Basel II guidelines.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Relationship Managers and Audit to maintain risk controls, SLAs and timely approvals, while developing KPIs to improve portfolio quality. Strong analytical skills and a track record in bank risk management are essential.

Qualifications

• University graduate with degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Mathematics or Business Administration.
• Professional certification such as PRM, CFA or CPA is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk principles and Basel II regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit assessments and provide approvals within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with credit risk policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Relationship Managers and Audit for timely processing and SLAs.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to improve portfolio performance and risk controls.

Skills

Credit risk

Credit approvals

Regulatory compliance

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Banking

PRM/CFA/CPA preferred

Job description

QNB Group in Kuwait invites experienced professionals to join our Credit Risk team. You will assess credit proposals for corporate and retail clients, ensuring adherence to policies and Basel II guidelines.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Relationship Managers and Audit to maintain risk controls, SLAs and timely approvals, while developing KPIs to improve portfolio quality. Strong analytical skills and a track record in bank risk management are essential.