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About Grace
Grace,established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier ofspecialty chemicalsand solutionsthat enableindustriesto enhance modern life. Our customers use ourcatalysts, engineered materials, process technologiesand fine chemicalsto manufacture everyday products–like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticalsandfood packaging– better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employeeswork to harness the power ofscience for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide.
Grace Global Business Services (GBS)
At Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, our teams play a critical role in supporting the organization’s worldwide operations. For more than a decade, GBS has been a trusted partner, delivering expertise in shared services, process excellence, and digital enablement. Our team members support business lines and functions across Grace, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.
At GBS, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact—working alongside global colleagues to help shape the chemical manufacturing industry.You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where safety comes first. We prioritize your well-being by offering competitive benefits and flexible working options that help you thrive. Here, you’ll find meaningful ways to grow your career, whether deepening your expertise in your field or exploring new roles.
Job Description
The Credit Risk & Reporting Lead plays a critical role in overseeing global credit evaluation processes and risk analytics across the organization. This position leads a team of credit professionals and collaborates closely with Sales, Finance, and other business partners to ensure sound credit decisions, robust risk governance, and accurate reporting. The role drives the implementation of global credit policies and leverages data-driven insights to improve decision-making and support business objectives.
Responsibilities (1 of 2)
- Support and guide a team of credit analysts to ensure high-quality performance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Actively assist the Credit & Collections Manager, Global in setting performance expectations, provide feedback, and cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
- Encourage the team to take ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team to support both operational and strategic priorities.
- Align team deliverables with broader risk management strategies and GBS initiatives.
- Support the Credit & Collections Manager, Global in driving alignment, process standardization and policy enforcement across regions
- Contribute actively to GBS Manila site initiatives, helping to build a culture of excellence, innovation, and operational transparency.
Responsibilities (2 of 2)
- Support customer master data management activities (e.g. account activation/deactivation)
- Identify process risks and recommend controls or improvements to strengthen credit risk governance.
- Collaborates with Sales, Customer Operations, and Finance teams to ensure credit strategies support business growth while maintaining risk discipline
Reporting Analytics
- Own the creation and delivery of timely, accurate, and insightful credit risk reports and dashboards, using platforms such as SAP, SAC, Celonis, and Excel-based tools.
- Perform in-depth analyses of credit exposures, customer trends, and macro-level risk factors to inform decision-making.
- Partner with data and systems teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of credit reporting across platforms and geographies.
- Translate analytics into actionable business insights and policy recommendations.
- Support ad hoc analysis requests from senior leadership and provide scenario-based modeling to assess risk impacts.
- Continuously enhance credit reporting tools and processes to improve visibility, scalability, and usability across stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in credit risk management, financial analysis, or credit operations.
- 3+ years of team leadership or people management experience
- Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment, credit policy management, financial statement analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency with ERP and analytics platforms (e.g., SAP, SAC, Celonis, or similar tools)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Experience partnering with Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous process improvement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a multinational corporation or Global Business Services (GBS) environment.
- Experience with predictive analytics, risk modeling, and forecasting.
- Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Project Management experience.
Benefits
- Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
- Above-market Retirement Plan Design
- LinkedIn Learning Access
- Established Performance Incentive Program
- HMO coverage for employees on day 1
- Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
- Educational Assistance