Team Head, Credit Documentation

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Team Head with deep expertise in credit documentation and a strong track record of leading transformation and change initiatives. In this role, you will oversee a high-performing team responsible for end-to-end credit documentation processes while driving modernization, standardization, and operational excellence across functions. You will play a key role in reshaping the credit documentation landscape to align with evolving regulatory and industry requirements, business strategy, and technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of credit documentation specialists, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

• Credit Documentation Oversight

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of credit documentation across various products (loans, trade finance, etc.).
• Collaborate with legal, risk, business units, operations, and external parties (e.g., law firms and valuers) to ensure timely execution and processing of documents.

• Transformation & Change Leadership

• Design and implement transformation strategies focused on process optimization, digital enablement, and risk mitigation.
• Lead system migrations, workflow enhancements, and documentation standardization and digitalization initiatives.
• Act as a change agent, guiding teams through periods of change with clear communication and stakeholder engagement.

• Process Governance, Risk Management, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and enforce best-in-class documentation standards and controls to reduce operational and credit risk.
• Monitor KPIs and risk indicators, and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Represent the team in governance forums, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
• Preferably 8–15 years of experience in credit documentation within a financial services or banking environment.
• Proven experience managing teams and leading organizational change or transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of credit products, legal documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in documentation systems, workflow tools, and data analytics.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.