Credit Risk & Collections Manager – Saudi Arabia

Credit Risk & Collections Manager – Saudi Arabia
نوع العمل : عمل كلى
الخبرة : 0-3 سنة
الراتب : Not Specific
المكان : Suadi Arabia

About the job

The ideal candidate for this role is a seasoned credit risk and collections professional who will lead credit assessment, policy development, and collections strategy while ensuring full compliance with SAMA regulations and international best practices.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop and maintain credit risk assessment models and tools for individual and corporate clients
  • Evaluate creditworthiness and monitor portfolio risk exposures and trends
  • Formulate and update credit and collections policies in line with SAMA regulations and global standards
  • Design and implement effective collections strategies to minimize delinquency and improve recoveries
  • Oversee collections performance, targets, and external collection agencies
  • Collaborate with sales, customer service, finance, compliance, and legal teams
  • Act as a key liaison with regulators on credit and collections matters
  • Prepare and present reports on credit risk metrics, portfolio quality, and collections performance to senior management
  • Train and guide teams on credit risk and collections procedures


Requirements:


  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in credit risk and collections within banking, including 5+ years in the KSA market
  • Strong knowledge of SAMA regulations and international credit standards
  • Proven experience in credit policy development and collections strategy
  • Hands-on experience with credit risk management systems and MS Office
  • Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills


Preferred:


  • Professional certifications (CCP, CRP, or equivalent)
  • Experience with Basel III, IFRS 9, and COSO frameworks
  • Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English
  • Exposure to digital collections tools and platforms