Job Description
Credit Risk Team Leader

It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

The Credit Risk Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of a team of Credit Analysts, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution of all credit‑related tasks. The role acts as a key operational support function and ensures consistent quality of analysis and communication with internal stakeholders.

How you create impact

 

•    Lead and support a group of Credit Analysts in daily credit operations.
•    Review credit recommendations prepared by Credit Analysts based on financial analyses
•    Ensure that credit policies, procedures, and KPIs are consistently followed.
•    Support the Supervisor in implementing risk controls and compliance initiatives.
•    Coordinate routine communication with internal stakeholders (Sales, Branch Managers, Operations).
•    Assist in resolving standard credit escalations before elevating to Supervisor.
•    Prepare assigned reports, dashboards, and summaries
•    Accountable for onboarding to CRM and training of new Analysts
•    Promote knowledge sharing within the team.
•    Maintain accurate documentation and business records.
•    Participate in periodic financial review meetings when needed.
•    Assist with credit insurance requests and related administrative tasks.
•    Perform other duties as assigned to the role.

What we would like you to bring

  • A University Degree or Diploma in business Administration, commerce, economics or related is required.
  • Risk Management designation.
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
  • 4 years of experience in Credit or Finance functions.
  • Previous experience mentoring or coordinating team members is an asset.
  • Strong financial analysis skills
  • Good understanding of credit procedures and risk principles
  • Proficiency in Excel and MS365
  • High accuracy, structure, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork capability
  • Ability to follow through on tasks independently
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
  • Proficiency in any additional language is considered an advantage

What's in it for you

Joining Kuehne+Nagel you will become a part of a company with a clear vision, established footprint and heritage where we can provide safe and stable environment.
We offer personalized development plans, continuous training and learning opportunities, clear paths for internal advancement and strong support for employee well-being, all within a hybrid work environment. With us you will experience a diverse culture characterized by a global network, an entrepreneurial mindset, high customer focus and performance. 
At kuehne+Nagel  you can shape your own career and discover your potential - be it in your current role, exploring international opportunities, or even across departments. 
We provide freedom to develop ideas and solutions that create impact for our people and our customers. 

Join us to advance your career and apply today!

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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