Credit Administration Manager

The ideal candidate for this role is a senior credit administration professional who will provide subject-matter expertise across credit processes, ensure regulatory compliance, drive operational efficiency, and support strong portfolio quality within a Saudi banking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary expert on credit administration covering loan origination, documentation, servicing, and credit risk controls
• Ensure proper structuring and documentation of credit facilities, including contracts, covenants, and collateral
• Ensure full compliance with SAMA regulations, Basel III, AML, and related credit risk requirements
• Partner with risk and compliance teams to implement effective risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation controls
• Drive process optimization initiatives to reduce turnaround time and improve efficiency through automation and standardization
• Oversee accuracy and completeness of credit documentation and regulatory reporting
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, credit risk, and relationship management teams on credit transactions
• Monitor credit portfolio performance, covenant compliance, and early warning indicators
• Support credit portfolio reviews and remediation of deteriorating exposures
• Develop and deliver training to credit administration teams and mentor junior staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or CFA/FRM/CCP preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in credit administration or credit risk within banking
• 5–8 years in a senior or advisory credit administration role within KSA
• Strong knowledge of SAMA regulations and Saudi banking practices
• Proven experience in streamlining credit operations and improving efficiency
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills