Credit Rating Head

Role Purpose:

Lead and manage the rating department responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of corporate, financial institutions, and structured finance products. Ensure a robust, transparent, and compliant credit rating process aligned with international standards (S&P, Moody’s, Fitch methodologies) and local regulatory requirements (CBE, FRA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate rating results to clients, regulators, and senior management.
• Represent the agency in industry forums, conferences, and regulatory discussions.
• Implement quality controls, audit processes, and periodic methodology reviews.
• Maintain data integrity and robust risk documentation.
• Develop and execute the organization’s credit rating strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise rating analysts.
• Set rating methodologies and ensure alignment with global best practices.
• Oversee the full rating cycle: data collection, analysis, rating committee, and publication.
• Approve or challenge rating committee recommendations.
• Ensure consistent application of models and standards.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory frameworks (CBE, FRA, Basel).
• Maintain high governance and transparency standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: 10–15 years in credit rating methodologies, credit risk, or risk management (Banking/NBFI background is a plus).
• Strong financial analysis capabilities.
• Proven experience in presentations, communication (including C-Level), and negotiation.
• Availability for frequent travel (including internationally).
• Education: Degree in Economics or related field (Master’s is a plus).
• Excellent command of English
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and tools supporting sales and pre-sales activities.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to work toward objectives in a competitive market.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to deep dive into all aspects of credit rating propositions.
• Leadership, Decision Making , Communication and stakeholder management
• Deep knowledge of rating methodologies (Corporate, FI, SME, Structured Finance).
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills.
• Familiarity with CBE, FRA regulations, and Basel frameworks.