Senior Credit Manager, Middle East North Africa

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To provide an efficient and effective credit approval and management process in respect of the allocated portfolio. Develop and maintain co-operative relationships between all stakeholders in the credit value chain, and manage a team of Credit Managers.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Mathematical Sciences, Risk Management, Quantitative Studies

Experience Required
 

8-10 years experience and good understanding of lending and derivative products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risks, including the documentation required/presented to manage that risk.

8-10 years experience and well developed knowledge of financial markets, global economy and appropriate regional geographies in which portfolio operates.

8-10 years Thorough conceptual and practical knowledge of credit procedures, policies and standards, as well as a thorough understanding of products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risk. Understanding of Basel and broader regulatory and compliance requirements.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

 

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing Insurable Risk
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement