Chief Credit Officer

Swisslinx Middle East; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Chief Credit Officer to join their office in Riyadh. The successful candidate will develop credit strategies, manage policies, and lead analytics while ensuring team training. Candidates should have over 12 years of credit and risk management experience, with proven leadership in senior roles. This position offers significant growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in credit and risk management.
• 5 years of recent experience in a senior credit management role.
• International certificates in credit/risk management such as CCP, CFA, CCA, or ICM.
• Advanced numerical, statistical, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing new credit strategies and ensuring timely delivery.
• Developing new credit policies and procedures.
• Assisting on data analysis of key clients and leading meetings.
• Identifying the company's training needs for its members.

Skills

Credit and risk management experience

Leadership in senior credit management role

International certifications in credit/risk management

Advanced analytical skills

Job description

On behalf of our client, a Financial Institution, Swisslinx is currently seeking a Chief Credit Officer to join their office in Riyadh.

In this challenging role, your daily tasks will include but will not be limited to:

1. Developing new credit strategies and ensuring that they are delivered on time and accurately
2. Developing new credit policies and procedures
3. Assisting on the data analysis of key clients and leading meetings
4. Identifying and establishing the company's training needs for its members

The successful candidate should possess the following skills:

1. At least 12 years of experience in credit and risk management
2. 5 years of recent experience in a senior credit management role
3. International certificates in credit/risk management such as CCP, CFA, CCA, ICM
4. Advanced numerical, statistical, and analytical skills

If you meet the above criteria and are looking to develop your career in an environment that offers opportunities for growth and development, please apply online now.

About The Company

Swisslinx Middle East is a leading executive search firm in the region, specializing in recruitment solutions, talent acquisition, and career advice across a wide range of markets within the financial services sector.

Located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), we have unrivalled access to onshore Middle Eastern clients and candidates. We also partner with clients in London, Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Frankfurt, and Paris, and have played a key role in establishing onshore Middle Eastern and emerging market teams.

We are committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, helping them develop successful and sustainable businesses. Transparency, trust, and discretion are central to our approach in mediating between clients and candidates and in delivering results.