Head of Credit Risk
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About the Role
ETRA Talent is exclusively partnering with an innovative AI-driven digital bank in the UAE to appoint a Head of Credit Risk for Retail Banking or SME Banking. The role requires significant UAE banking experience and deep expertise in credit risk.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and shape the Credit Risk function for Retail or SME Banking
- Design and enhance credit policies, underwriting frameworks, and risk governance
- Build, shape, and scale a best in class Credit Risk function
- Manage stakeholder relationships and thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment
Requirements
- Significant UAE banking experience (essential)
- Deep expertise in either Retail Credit Risk or SME Credit Risk
- Hands on leadership style with ability to build, shape and scale a best in class Credit Risk function
- Experience designing and enhancing credit policies, underwriting frameworks and risk governance
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment
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Exclusive Opportunity
- Exclusive partnership with an innovative AI driven digital bank in the UAE on the appointment of two senior leadership hires: Head of Credit Risk – Retail Banking and Head of Credit Risk – SME Banking.
Candidate Profile
- Significant UAE banking experience (essential)
- Deep expertise in either Retail Credit Risk or SME Credit Risk
- A hands on leadership style with the ability to build, shape and scale a best in class Credit Risk function
- Experience designing and enhancing credit policies, underwriting frameworks and risk governance
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment
Application
- Please send your CV in confidence to parv@etratalent.com for a confidential discussion.
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