Arabic‑Speaking Credit & Risk Analyst (Reading & Speaking Arabic Required)

Your new company

We are supporting a highly respected, market‑leading organisation for a motivated, personable and ambitious individual to join their Credit & Collections team. This is an excellent opportunity for a fluent Arabic speaker (reading and speaking) who is eager to build a career within credit, risk, and financial operations.

You will join a dynamic UK‑based team on a hybrid basis, contributing to reporting, process improvements, and change initiatives across the wider EMEA credit function.

Your new role

• Support the onboarding of new customers, ensuring all required information is gathered, verified, and compliant.
• Review and analyse financial statements to assess creditworthiness and risk levels.
• Set up customer accounts across EMEA in line with local legislation and internal policies.
• Monitor and maintain low‑risk customer portfolios, highlighting potential issues early and recommending appropriate actions.
• Conduct regular risk reviews of both new and existing customers across the business.
• Support the setup of more complex global accounts involving MSAs and SLAs.
• Protect the business from fraud by maintaining strong internal controls.
• Translate documentation using Arabic where required to support accurate onboarding, risk assessment, and communication with EMEA customers.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Continuously monitor and review existing credit relationships, identifying potential issues and making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain, deliver, and update daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to support decision‑making across the credit function.
• Build strong internal relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Report on customer payment performance to internal and external partners.
• Explore new data sources, assess their value, and share insights with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with management to support the development and improvement of credit risk policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fluent Arabic speaker – reading and speaking essential.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field (or relevant experience).
• CICM or similar qualification is an advantage.
• 1–3 years’ experience in credit risk, finance, accounting, supply chain or general business (graduates with relevant skills and motivation will also be considered).
• Strong IT skills: Outlook, advanced Excel, Power BI.
• Knowledge of Access/SQL is a bonus.
• A positive, proactive, and personable nature – someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborating, and improving processes.

What you'll get in return

• Join a high‑performing, accredited team with excellent development opportunities.
• Salary up to £31,000, Chesterfield, hybrid working with exposure to EMEA‑wide operations.
• Work for a brilliant, supportive business with a strong reputation and progression opportunities

What you need to do now

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