Head of Credit

Capital Alliance (CAL)Colombo, Western ProvinceOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

We are seeking an experienced credit leader to oversee the organisation's credit function — driving the credit agenda, ensuring sound credit risk practices and aligning credit operations with long-term goals.

Your Role:

- Lead the credit function in line with market opportunities and organisational objectives.

- Own the credit risk framework: identification, assessment and mitigation.

- Oversee analysis of issuers' financial statements, capital structures and credit metrics.

- Track market and macroeconomic trends; adjust the portfolio in response to adverse events.

- Oversee short-term instruments and structured credit products for optimal risk-adjusted returns.

- Lead and mentor the credit team; advise senior leadership and engage regulators and investors.

Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor's in Finance, Economics or a related field (MBA/CFA preferred).

- 8 to 10 years in credit risk management, fixed income or related areas, with leadership experience.