Head of Credit (APAC & MENA)

Our client is a prominent global trading and logistics corporation specializing in energy products, petrochemicals, and maritime fuel solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and continuously refine the macro credit risk strategy, credit policies, and risk appetite frameworks for the APAC and MENA regions.
• Exercise final regional credit approval authority for high-value trading counterparties and complex, multi-million dollar structured credit limits.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the regional credit risk team, establishing strong accountability and cultivating a culture of technical excellence.
• Serve as the definitive escalation point for critical risk events, high-exposure defaults, or distressed counterparty restructurings.
• Champion the digital transformation of the credit function by overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of cutting-edge risk analytics, automated tools, and predictive credit systems.
• Partner with senior business heads, commercial leads, and global board members to provide strategic macroeconomic insights and align risk parameters with business growth objectives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's, MBA) or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10–12+ years of progressive credit risk leadership and portfolio management experience, with a proven track record heading credit functions within commodity trading houses, major marine fuel suppliers, or corporate banking institutions.
• Expert command of advanced corporate financial analysis, counterparty risk metrics, insolvency frameworks, and structural mitigation tools (e.g., trade finance, parental guarantees, credit insurance).
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; advanced proficiency in Mandarin and Cantonese is a distinct advantage for senior-level regional stakeholder management.
• Deep, authoritative knowledge of the global oil and gas, maritime shipping, and marine bunker trading ecosystems.
• Exceptional executive presence, decisive and strategic problem-solving capabilities, and the cultural agility to lead across diverse regions and time zones.

Interested parties, please send the CV to "Apply For Position"/ cv@aral.com.hk.

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