Head of Credit & Portfolio
Client of RemoteOne
Posted on 2 Mar
Send me Jobs like this
Experience
8 - 17 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Portfolio Performance & Risk Management:
Own portfolio performance including growth, yield, risk, and profitability
Monitor delinquency metrics (PAR30/60/90), default rates, recovery rates, and loss ratios
Control exposure limits, sector concentration, and customer limits
Design segmentation strategies (insured vs uninsured portfolios)
Optimize pricing based on risk behaviour and portfolio performance
Implement early warning and default prevention mechanisms
Collections & Recovery Management:
Design and implement collections strategies including soft, hard, and legal collections
Set dunning cycles, escalation policies, and restructuring frameworks
Manage overdue portfolio and settlement decisions
Coordinate with legal teams for recovery and enforcement actions
Define write-off policies and recovery procedures
Monitor collection team performance and recovery KPIs
Funding, Yield & Cost Optimization:
Optimize cost of funds across lenders and insurers
Balance insurance coverage vs expected credit loss
Own unit economics of the lending product
Monitor borrowing base calculations and facility utilization
Work with finance team on pricing, margin adequacy, and profitability
Bank & Institutional Relationships:
Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and institutional funding partners
Negotiate financing facilities, warehouse lines, and structured programs
Present portfolio performance to lenders and investors
Maintain lender confidence and reporting obligations
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:
Ensure adherence to UAE financial regulations and lender requirements
Work with Compliance & Risk Officer on AML/KYC policies
Support credit governance, approval matrices, and credit committees
Oversee audits, due diligence, and regulatory reporting
Desired Candidate Profile
Required Experience:
8-15 years experience in Banking, SME Lending, Trade Finance, or Fintech Lending
Strong background in credit risk, underwriting, and portfolio management
Experience managing collections or recoveries in a lending environment
Experience dealing with institutional lenders or credit insurers
UAE banking or fintech experience preferred
Company Industry
Keywords
- Head Of Credit & Portfolio
Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at abuse@naukrigulf.com
Client of RemoteOne
Similar Jobs
Credit Controller
Safe Line Group of Companies
- 4 - 9 Years
- Dubai - United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (Fintech)
Client of Aventus Global Talent
- 10 - 15 Years
- Dubai - United Arab Emirates
VP, Credit Management
First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB
- 7 - 12 Years
- Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Head of Credit Oversight & Portfolio Monitoring
Tamara
- 8 - 13 Years
- Dubai - United Arab Emirates