An excellent Opportunity is available with an international bank, one of the largest in their mainland who are at an exciting point in their growth with expansion in the UAE, in Dubai DIFC. The prospective Branch will be committed to servicing not only locally-based UAE businesses, but also the greater GCC market. Reporting to the Deputy General Manager this role will focus on Credit Risk and Post-loan approval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Present a motivated and proactive approach to drive the comprehensive risk management across the Branch according to the DFSA Rulebooks and Head Office policies
• Prepare, review and update the Branch’s policies and procedures on credit risk
• Provide comprehensive risk management training within the Branch
• Oversee the implementation of the Branch’s risk management policies and procedures and identify weakness or risk events
• Prepare regular or ad hoc reports to the Senior Management, Head Office and the DFSA regarding the Branch’s comprehensive risk management, including credit, liquidity, market, operational risk management, and research papers on country risks or specific industries for management information
• Manage life-cycle credit application and review process
• Post-approval/lending credit risk management, identify potential risks, propose and review remedial action/problem loan workout plan and provisioning
• Monitor the market, liquidity and operational risks of the Branch on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with the DFSA and Head Office standards

The Senior Credit Risk Manager will possess a comprehensive risk management background, ideally from a DIFC Category 1 entity. You will have a strong motivation to maintain an effective second line of defense for risk management in a newly-setup branch, comprehensive knowledge of the DFSA risk management rules and regulations as well as strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in English, as well as relationship building skills with stakeholders and regulators.

This is an excellent opportunity with a bank at an exciting point in their growth here in Dubai. Please apply now or for further information contact Kayte Short at Robert Walters at kayte.short@robertwalters.com