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The incumbent will be primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the procedures in obtaining, preparation and finalization of legal documentation and other supporting documents [in form and substance adhering to highest industry and market standards] which are essential for completing a facility application package for business units in HO and International Branches and obtaining necessary approvals prior to execution of such documents in accordance with the Group’s policies / procedures and pertinent regulatory requirements.

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• Implement the Group’s Credit Policies, Procedures, and directives set by the Credit Committee and Group Chief Risk Officer.

• Ensure compliance with prescribed guidelines and procedures related to credit review and approval processes

• Motivate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices while taking into account ‘international leading practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement

• Pro-actively participate in the preparation and updating of policies and procedures to meet the needs of current market and working environment to protect the best interests of the bank and to ensure efficient and effective process flow of the Department’s functions.

• Maintain close links with market intelligence to quickly respond to identified Credit risk issues and potential problems.

• Effectively manage the documentation & loan processes for designated borrowing relationships in the Group by enforcing service oriented but independent control over related processes.

• Ensure the appropriateness, validity and enforceability of security documentation to protect the interests of the Group.

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• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or related field, Master's degree is a plus

• Professional accounting or internal audit qualification (CIA, CPA, ACCA)

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in banking audit function out of which minimum 8 years in a similar role

• Proven track record of developing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures in an internal audit function in a major bank or Big4

• Experience in managing a team of quality assurance professionals.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable).

• Adequate legal and documentation background.

• Proficiency in corporate governance, risk concepts, international banking operations/ practices including credit, operations, treasury and investments, and pertinent regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of Basel Committee best practices pertaining to the area of responsibility.

• Well-developed analytical and interpersonal skills.