Kindly note that this is an on-site position and it is required to be based in (or relocate to) Saudi Arabia.

A leading SME lending company is looking to onboard a Head of Credit to support in setting the strategic direction of the company and enable scaling efficiently.

As the most senior Risk expert in the business, you will be leading a team of 6-9 FTE in the risk department and report to the CEO.

If you are looking to take make a real impact, work in an exciting growing sector and be part of an ambitious team, this opportunity is for you!

Requirements

• 5-8 years of credit risk management experience in a leadership role at a B2B lending company, preferably a FinTech
• Commercial/business mindset
• Ideally further qualifications such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), or Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)
• Professional level of English; fluency in Arabic is a plus

Responsibilities

• Setting up the risk department and putting necessary processes in place
• Leading a team of 6 risk managers and analysts
• Developing, implementing, and refining mid- and long-term strategies for credit risk in relation to the company's products

Why apply?

• Join one of the disruptors in the Middle East
• Make a real impact by helping the business scale
• Multinational culture + ambitious team
• Competitive salary + equity