Head of Credit Risk

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ABOUT US

As Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS), we are one of the largest financial and mobility services companies in the commercial vehicle industry and a fully integrated division of the globally operating Daimler Truck AG. We simplify our customers' business with a variety of tailored financing and service solutions and support them on the path to environmentally friendly, autonomous and safe driving.

DTFS is active in around 16 markets with more than 1,900 employees, with DTFS UK being the subsidiary for the UK market. Our focus is on supporting the sale of Trucks and Buses through the provision of tailored finance packages to customers. Our colleagues and our values-based culture are essential strengths that contribute significantly to our success.

Become part of our team! You make the difference - YOUMAKEUS

As part of our great team here at Daimler Truck, we have an exciting leadership opportunity for a Head of Credit Risk to join us.

This role is perfect if you’re looking to provide leadership and strategic direction for all activities relating to credit risk, collections, and remarketing for DTFS UK. Innovate and develop new products to provide solutions for Customers, Dealers and Daimler Truck (DT)/Daimler Buses (DB) UK that create perceived value and additional profitable revenue streams for DTFS UK and support the transition from core products to services.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The UK business operates within the DTFS “Europe” region and manages a lending portfolio of c.£700m across some 1,800 Truck, Bus, FUSO and non-DT customers/dealers.

As Head of Credit Risk you will:

• Ensure that the company takes a balanced view to credit risk, providing commercial solutions whilst minimizing credit losses through a proactive portfolio management approach. Ensure that all decisions and processes are compliant with local legal requirements, and within the standards and regulations set by Daimler Trucks Financial Services GmbH.
• Ensure that collections and remarketing activities are managed sensitively, with the best outcomes for insolvent Customers whilst protecting the commercial interests of DTFS by minimizing the potential multi-million-pound losses associated. Ensure that these losses are mitigated through effective risk management and commercially efficient disposal routes throughout the UK whilst working collaboratively with DT/DB UK.
• As a member of the local leadership team, you will participate and influence the future direction of the company ensuring our statutory obligations are met and commercial/cultural objectives achieved whilst being a strong advocate for topics within your portfolio. Maintain strong and collaborative relations with senior (Board level) stakeholders within DT/DB UK, Dealers and Customers through proactive face to face engagement.
• Lead by example, motivate and develop colleagues within the division (and across the company) and help them reach their full potential. Promote and foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, pride, passion and innovation.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duty and 4 eyes principal in all processes whilst maintaining familiarity with all Risk Review and Corporate Audit guidelines and principals. Specific implementation of processes to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering, anti-trust, cyber security and data protection protocols.

This is an overview of the objectives for this role, with your duties and responsibilities set out in a fuller job description for what you’ll be expected to accomplish.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

As well as the opportunity to work for a great business who are passionate in everything that we do, you’ll receive a competitive salary and associated benefits package, including a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you.

We work flexibly with hybrid working (typically 2 days per week at our work space) and when working onsite you’ll be based at our brand-new offices at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes.

We're here to support you - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders. What's more, we'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

Qualifications

THAT’S WHY YOU ARE A MATCH

You may have all/some of these skills:

Education & Work experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent education
• At least 5 years business experience in financing or banking and professional experience in credit operations and risk management
• Good understanding of captive business model and of financial services product range

Technical/Special Knowledge

• Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in cross-functional teams
• High level of integrity, customer focus, relationship building, planning and organizing
• Fluent in English and right to work in UK

Competencies

• Strategic view, with the ability to translate into tactical initiatives
• Excellent leadership abilities, able to inspire and motivate
• Profound knowledge of financial statements analysis
• Logical thinking to make reasonable credit decisions
• Exceptional communication skills
• Understanding of credit and product rules, risk tools and risk analysis
• Leadership skills
• Tenacity and ability to build long term relationships

You don’t bring everything with you? No problem! We look for skills but hire for attitude!

#MAKEYOURMOVE and apply now – we‘re looking forward to it!

At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people of any community. If you would like any support or any adjustments please let us know so we can look to support you during your application process and/or in your employment with us.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Once you click apply, we’ll take you through to the Daimler (our parent company) careers portal. Here, you’ll need to complete a short 10-minute application form, attach your current CV and submit your salary expectations. Simple.

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