Subject Matter Expert - Fleet Finance

leading-edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 750,000; Part time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking a seasoned Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Fleet Financing for a 3-6 month onsite deployment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role targets senior professionals with extensive corporate banking experience in GCC fleet financing, asset-backed structures, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will lead strategic financing solutions, manage relationships with corporates and government entities, and drive growth through partnerships while overseeing risk and legal aspects of

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in banking, non-banking financial institutions, or leasing companies with fleet financing expertise.
• Experience across fleet financing & vehicle leasing for commercial & SME segments.
• Structured finance & asset-backed lending for movable assets.
• Product development & risk management in fleet financing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fleet leasing & asset-backed financing strategies.
• Manage relationships with corporates, SMEs, and government entities.
• Conduct risk assessment, credit evaluation, and compliance for fleet financing.
• Drive business growth & strategic partnerships in fleet financing.
• Lead teams in structuring & executing financing solutions.

Skills

Fleet financing

Structured finance

Asset-backed lending

SME & corporate financing

Product development

Risk management

Credit risk evaluation

Legal & contract management

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Business/Economics/Banking/Risk Management

Masters (MBA/MSc Finance/Banking) preferred

Certifications: CFA, FRM, CLFP a plus

Job description

Job Title: Subject Matter Expert (SME) Fleet Financing (Corporate Banking)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite)
Duration: 3-6 months (Urgent Deployment)

Our client is urgently seeking a seasoned Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience in fleet financing within the corporate banking sector, ideally in the GCC region.

Experience Required:

10-15 years in banking, non-banking financial institutions, or leasing companies, with expertise in:

• Fleet financing & vehicle leasing (commercial & SME segments)
• Structured finance & asset-backed lending for movable assets
• SME & corporate financing with dealerships, manufacturers, and suppliers
• Product development & risk management in fleet financing

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fleet leasing & asset-backed financing strategies
• Manage relationships with corporates, SMEs, and government entities
• Conduct risk assessment, credit evaluation, and compliance for fleet financing
• Drive business growth & strategic partnerships in fleet financing
• Lead teams in structuring & executing financing solutions

Technical Skills:

• Financial Structuring: Fleet financing models, risk assessment, portfolio management
• Credit Risk: Credit evaluation, balance sheet analysis, loan default mitigation
• Product Innovation: Digital banking & asset-backed financing solutions
• Legal & Contract Management: Leasing contracts, loan agreements, collateral structuring

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Finance, Business, Economics, Banking, or Risk Management (Engineering/Logistics degrees with finance experience may be considered)
• Masters (MBA, MSc Finance/Banking) preferred
• Certifications: CFA, FRM, or CLFP are a plus