Chief Credit Risk & Compliance Officer

The right fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role with comparable responsibilities.
• Proven track record of implementing strategies that successfully balance financial performance, credit risk management, and institutional stability.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining compliance programs, including managing relationships with regulatory authorities, audits, internal controls, and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance across lending operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, validating, managing, and continuously improving credit risk models that support underwriting decisions, portfolio management, and credit performance.
• Professional designation such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), FRM (Financial Risk Manager), or an equivalent credential.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across different regulatory environments and jurisdictions.
• Experience developing banking industry policies and best practices across multiple markets.
• Strong understanding of credit risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices within the lending and financing sector.
• Proficiency with the tools, technologies, and analytical methodologies used in credit risk management, including the application of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and machine learning to develop, optimize, or monitor credit risk models.