Head of Credit Administration Emiratization

We are currently conducting a confidential executive search for an experienced Head of Credit Administration on behalf of a well-established local bank in the UAE.

Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer the role will lead the Credit Administration function with a strong focus on governance controls operational excellence and transformation.

• Lead the Credit Administration strategy in alignment with the Banks risk appetite credit policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end Credit Administration credit limits documentation and collateral management across Corporate Commercial International Treasury and Retail portfolios.
• Strengthen portfolio-level monitoring of credit limits documentation collateral and key control mechanisms.
• Ensure adherence to approved credit sanctions and maintain robust credit control standards.
• Partner with Risk Credit Business and Legal teams to strengthen governance and credit controls.
• Drive digital transformation automation and process re-engineering across Credit Administration.
• Lead the implementation of limits and collateral management systems including data migration validation reconciliation and UAT.
• Manage regulatory audit and governance requirements including remediation of internal and external audit findings.
• Identify control gaps and implement effective risk mitigation and remediation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency and strengthen the overall Credit Administration framework.
• Build a strong risk-aware culture and lead develop and mentor the Credit Administration team.

• 15 years of experience in Credit Administration including significant leadership experience heading a CAD function.
• Strong expertise in credit documentation limits collateral portfolio monitoring and credit controls.
• Proven track record in banking transformation automation and process improvement.
• Strong exposure to regulatory audit risk and governance frameworks.
• Bachelors or Masters degree from a recognised international institution.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.
• UAE National Mandatory.