Head Of Credit Products – Home & Retail Solutions

Findojobs South Africa; Oos-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Credit Products for a remote position. The candidate will oversee the financial performance and strategy execution of a niche credit provider. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Retail Financial Services and a proven track record in senior leadership. This role involves developing business strategies, product development, and managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience distributing Retail Financial Services products through third-party channels.
• Track record of leading a significant profit centre within a financial services environment.
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing strategy for the business and overseeing execution.
• Accountability for financial performance and stakeholder relationships.
• Leading the business within a matrix organizational structure.

Skills

Technical skills

Thought leadership

People leadership

Strategic leadership

Education

Honours in Data Science or Actuarial Science

Job description

Our client is seeking a Head of Credit Products – Home & Retail Solutions to join their team.

The successful candidate will be accountable for the end-to-end performance of the company, a niche credit provider focused on in-store credit and home improvement finance solutions.

Location: Remote

Job type: Permanent

Duties:

1. Developing strategy for the business and overseeing the execution of strategy, including product development, developing distribution channels, and being accountable for the financial performance of the loans portfolio.
2. Accountable for financial performance, strategy development, and execution to the Group CEO.
3. Leading the business end-to-end within a matrix organizational structure, including credit product development, expanding market coverage, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting fundraising efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognized Honours in Data Science, Actuarial Science degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience distributing Retail Financial Services products through third-party channels.
• Track record of leading a significant profit centre within a financial services environment.
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience.
• Background in Retail Financial Services, Retail Buildware, unsecured credit, credit risk analysis, or credit portfolio management will be advantageous.

Skills and Behavioural Expertise:

• Technical skills and leadership ability.
• Thought leadership.
• People leadership.
• Strategic leadership.

Email your CV and supporting documentation to the provided contact. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.