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DLL

Head of Credit & C&R

DLL

Head of Credit managing lending risk, collections, and recoveries for DLL’s global asset finance business. Overseeing credit decisions, portfolio performance, compliance, and risk committees in Ireland.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in credit management, financial analysis, and risk assessment, with a strong ability to lead teams and implement effective credit strategies. Proficient in regulatory compliance and capable of delivering high-quality credit recommendations and reports.

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Credit ManagementFinancial AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
Credit ReviewFinancial Metrics AnalysisCredit Application ReportingAutomated Decisioning ModelsPortfolio Performance ManagementLarge Value Structured TransactionsOperational Performance EvaluationCredit Memos CraftingProactive Collection StrategiesRisk Control Framework
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Financial Analyst (QFA)
Industry Keywords
Consumer Protection CodeSME RegulationsEuropean Banking AuthorityCredit PoliciesRisk Appetite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage the Credit and Collections & Recovery teams.
  • Deliver timely, commercially balanced credit recommendations within stated credit parameters.
  • Make credit decisions within the role’s authority level.
  • Lead the Credit team and ensure smooth operation of the credit approval process.
  • Ensure customer credit applications are reviewed according to company risk appetite and credit policies.
  • Prepare credit application reports for senior risk officers and the risk committee.
  • Write high-quality credit applications and reviews for larger exposures.
  • Oversee Collections and Recoveries, manage difficult cases, and minimize overdue debts.
  • Apply European Banking Authority definitions and procedures relating to default obligations.
  • Initiate and support development of automated decisioning models.
  • Support fraud awareness and training.
  • Oversee the Risk Control Framework for Credit, C&R, and broader risk areas.
  • Oversee portfolio performance and implement proactive collection strategies.
  • Support management and monitoring of the Commercial Finance portfolio and credit lines.
  • Minimize operational incidents.
  • Oversee and manage the DLL Ireland portfolio and regular portfolio-quality reporting.
  • Represent Risk in local credit and risk committees.
  • Support onboarding of new vendor/supplier programs from a Risk and Credit perspective.
  • Ensure transaction-level regulatory compliance, including the Consumer Protection Code and SME Regulations.
  • Guide wider Operations and Commercial teams.
  • Complete or review annual large exposure reviews, including scoring, rating, and annual re-ratings.
  • Support process improvement using a lean approach.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in credit management at a credit institution or financial institution.
  • Strong financial acumen with expert understanding of credit review and management.
  • Experience in analysing and executing large value structured transactions across various industries / sectors.
  • Advanced financial analysis skills, with a thorough understanding of key financial metrics such as repayment ability, profitability, and operational performance.
  • Strong understanding of industry risk, asset risk and structure risk.
  • Ability to conduct in-depth evaluations, offer expert recommendations, and craft compelling credit memos for senior management.
  • Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
  • Organized and task-focused problem solver, comfortable working in complex environments.
  • Ability to work independently without supervision.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with ability to provide regular updates on lending activities and offer strategic insights to senior management and the Board.
  • Capable of maintaining effective relationships with customers, team members and internal stakeholders.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to daily workload.
  • Confidence engaging with end user clients regarding structuring credit requests.
  • Qualified Financial Analyst qualification (QFA) or equivalent qualification.
  • Successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
  • Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities
  • Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
  • Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs
  • Competitive pay
  • Generous benefits
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • DLL referral program