Strategic KYC & Corporate Credit Analyst

Client of GulfBankers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GulfBankers is seeking a Credit Analyst in Riyadh to act as an additional contact for corporate clients under team guidance, proactively addressing business needs and delivering high-quality service.

You will support Relationship Managers and Department Heads, assist in country strategy development, and coordinate with Compliance, Operations, and Credit teams to guide lending decisions and portfolio monitoring. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic helpful.

Qualifications

• Experience as credit analyst for corporates or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of banking practices in the region and corporate financing products.
• Proven ability to support cross-functional teams including Compliance & Operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as an additional point of contact for corporate clients under guidance of team leaders, proactively addressing business needs and ensuring excellent service.
• Support Relationship Managers, Product Providers and Department Heads by understanding client requirements, business fundamentals and product needs to identify opportunities.
• Assist in developing country strategies alongside the Head of Corporate Banking Riyadh Branch, including updating management information systems, exposure strategies and asset replacement.
• Collaborate with Compliance & Operations teams to support non-credit client requests, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Oversee the credit process by preparing applications and monitoring client portfolios with Credit Analysts, Treasury, Operations and Trade Finance teams.
• Conduct investigations into existing or prospective companies or industries as requested by senior management, performing research as needed.
• Facilitate transactions by preparing proposals, screenings, documentation and KYC processes per internal policies.
• Maintain comprehensive non-credit files in line with internal and external requirements to ensure accurate records.
• Prepare marketing presentations, account plans, country strategies, deal documentation and provide quantitative analysis support for budget ownership teams.
• Participate in credit committee processes by reviewing documentation and liaising with parties for MIS issues.

Skills

Credit analysis

Banking knowledge (KYC, regulations)

English proficiency

Arabic desirable

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Portfolio monitoring

Risk awareness

Integrity and client focus

Stress testing & covenant calculations

Job description

GulfBankers is seeking a Credit Analyst in Riyadh to act as an additional contact for corporate clients under team guidance, proactively addressing business needs and delivering high-quality service.

You will support Relationship Managers and Department Heads, assist in country strategy development, and coordinate with Compliance, Operations, and Credit teams to guide lending decisions and portfolio monitoring. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic helpful.