Senior Credit Manager, Middle East North Africa

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.

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.

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