Corporate Team Leader – Erbil, Iraq

About the role

The Corporate Team Leader will drive the bank’s corporate client strategy in Erbil, translating high‑level objectives into actionable plans that align with credit policies and profitability targets. This senior position requires strong relationship management, risk oversight, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Translate corporate client management strategies into actionable plans aligned with credit policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing corporate clients, ensuring high service quality.
• Attract new corporate clients and tailor banking products to meet their financial needs.
• Conduct regular client visits to identify opportunities and expand the corporate portfolio.
• Promote treasury, trade finance, and cash‑management solutions in coordination with relevant departments.
• Oversee credit request review, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and sound financial analysis.
• Apply RAROC methodology for pricing and profitability while maintaining AML and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor client portfolios, early‑warning indicators, and overall profitability.
• Lead marketing initiatives to retain and acquire corporate clients.
• Review and enhance corporate portfolio management policies for operational efficiency.
• Participate in business continuity and emergency response planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Banking, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of banking experience, including at least 5 years in corporate credit and lending.
• Experience with major corporations, commercial and industrial groups, or large economic entities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with computers and familiarity with banking systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of bank products and services.
• Strong presentation, communication, analytical, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adhere to internal and external policies.

Required skills

• RAROC methodology
• Banking systems
• AML compliance