Debt Manager

Location: Qatar

We are seeking a skilled Debt Manager to oversee and optimize our company's debt portfolio, ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. This role involves developing and implementing debt strategies, managing relationships with lenders, and analyzing market conditions to optimize borrowing costs and financial stability. The Debt Manager will provide strategic insights and reporting on debt management to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive debt management strategies to optimize borrowing costs and financial stability.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and risk management practices related to debt.
• Oversee the management of the company's debt portfolio, including monitoring interest rates, refinancing, and repayment schedules.
• Provide detailed analysis and regular reports on debt positions, financial impacts, and market conditions to senior leadership.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities to support business expansion and growth initiatives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to inform debt strategy and identify opportunities for cost savings and financial optimization.
• Lead and develop the debt management team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to effectively manage the company's debt portfolio.
• Manage relationships with lenders, investors, and other financial stakeholders to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Implement and utilize financial software and tools to enhance debt management processes and reporting capabilities.
• Leverage data analytics to inform debt management strategies and improve financial decision-making.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in analyzing financial statements, understanding debt instruments, and managing large debt portfolios.
• Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks associated with debt management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic debt management plans that align with the organization's financial goals and growth objectives.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, interest rates, and economic factors that influence borrowing and lending conditions.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team, along with excellent communication abilities to interact effectively with lenders, stakeholders, and senior management.
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, is required to be successful in this role.

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with at least 5 years in a relevant supervisory position.
• 2 years of GCC experience is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.