Jobs in Dubai/UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain

A prominent, established and reputable investment bank is seeking an experienced Credit Risk Manager to manage the banks credit portfolio and counterparty risks.

Operating under Sharia’a compliant structures, the organisation has created a world class investment banking capability with the highest standards of governance and transparency. Offering products such as private equity, equity linked products, Sukuk and utilising existing global contacts and relationships, this is a great opportunity that covers the Middle East and emerging markets such as South Asia and Africa.

General responsibilities include: Conduct credit risk and investment risk analysis on all transactions within regulatory guidelines Identify any credit risk issues and advise on new risk methodologies in line with international standards Review, analyse and report on credit risk exposures Lead a team of Analysts and promote the role and importance of risk across the organisation, laterally and to a senior management level Establish the capital adequacy computations for the credit risks and monitor capital sufficiency requirements

To be considered for this opportunity you will have extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of credit risk concepts with direct experience from an investment bank with a hands-on approach.

You will be Degree educated from a quantitative based discipline with a solid understanding of products from the alternative asset classes such as private equity, hedge funds, CDO’s, fixed income debt securities and Sukuks.

Alongside strong analytical skills, strong communication skills are an essential requirement for this role, as is the ability to impact and influence at high level and take responsibility and accountability for all credit decisions.

With a truly global outlook this organisation has already enjoyed great success in t (more...)

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