Export Risk Manager (Banking)

Our hiring partner, a leading financial institution in Qatar, is seeking an

Export Risk Manager (Banking)

to join their Risk Management team. This role will be central to shaping and maintaining export credit risk frameworks, ensuring compliance with local and international standards, and safeguarding the bank’s external exposures. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in export financing, credit insurance, and risk modelling, along with solid knowledge of the regional and global regulatory environment. Location : Doha, Qatar (on-site) Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement policies, frameworks, and procedures related to export financial risk, including suppliers’ / buyers’ credit and credit insurance. Define and monitor the Export Credit Risk Appetite Statement, setting risk tolerances, limits, and KRIs. Assess country, sovereign, geopolitical, and transfer risks for all export-related exposures and financing. Support pricing and risk modelling functions for export financing and insurance products. Oversee the use of risk models (rating, scoring, pricing) and ensure alignment with governance and compliance standards. Provide functional support to business and credit teams in export rating and pricing. Prepare and present regular and ad-hoc risk reports to senior committees (ALCO, Board, etc.). Monitor buyers’ credit and export credit portfolios against QCB limits, country exposure thresholds, and obligor caps. Contribute to the design and review of new export financing product term sheets. Lead the creation, update, and implementation of Export Risk and Credit Insurance policies, SOPs, and frameworks. Ensure compliance with QCB circulars, regulations, and internal risk policies. Uphold information security policies, protect client data, and proactively report any security incidents. Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related discipline (Master’s preferred). 8+ years of relevant experience in Export Financing at a leading bank. Previous experience in an Export Credit Agency or EXIM Bank is an advantage. Strong knowledge of Qatar’s regulatory landscape and economic environment (preferred). Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) are highly desirable; ESG certification is a plus. Advanced proficiency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage. Strong analytical and risk assessment skills with proven ability to manage complex portfolios. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting abilities. High level of integrity and compliance orientation. Why Join?

Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping export credit risk policies at a national financial institution. Exposure to international risk management standards and export financing practices. Attractive compensation and benefits package. Career growth in one of the region’s leading banks. Associate Director- Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) #J-18808-Ljbffr