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Permanent. Head of Commercial Banking

Job Reference: 1057884

The Agency is recruiting for a Head of Commercial Banking on behalf of our client.
  
Why Apply for the role

Strategic Leadership Exposure: Play a key role in shaping credit direction, risk governance, and lending strategy within a growing financial institution.

Regional Impact: Lead oversight across multiple banking segments and contribute to cross-jurisdictional credit operations and portfolio performance.

Transformation Opportunity: Join an organization undergoing an exciting evolution where innovation, operational excellence, and leadership influence are highly valued.
  
Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee the Bank’s credit risk function, ensuring strong portfolio performance and alignment with business objectives.
  • Provide guidance on complex lending decisions, credit structuring, and risk mitigation across commercial and private banking portfolios.
  • Drive compliance with internal policies, regulatory frameworks, and governance standards while maintaining reporting oversight.
  • Manage and develop high-performing credit teams, while collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Extensive senior-level experience within commercial banking, credit risk management, and lending operations.
  • Strong expertise in credit analysis, portfolio oversight, regulatory compliance, and risk governance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage multi-functional teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required; advanced qualifications or professional certifications are advantageous.

Salary: US$140,000 per annum.
  
If this sounds like a good match for you and you would like to learn more, we would welcome your application. Go ahead and apply.
  
We believe in inclusive workplaces and we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process; you will be asked if you require any during the application process. If you’d like to request additional options, please email patrick@theagency.ky.

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Patrick Uzoka
Senior Recruiter - Financial Services

Patrick@theagency.ky
+1 345 743 1775

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