Assistant Vice President International Credit Documentation

About QNB

QNB Group, established in 1964 as Qatar's first locally owned commercial bank, has expanded to become the leading banking institution across the Middle East and Africa. Operating in over 31 countries with more than 28,000 staff and around 1,000 branches, QNB serves approximately 20 million customers worldwide. The bank enjoys top-tier credit ratings from Standard & Poor's (A), Moody's (Aa3), and Fitch (A+), and is recognized as the most valuable bank brand in the region by Brand Finance Magazine. The Group actively supports community initiatives through sponsorship of social, educational, and sporting events.

Role Overview

This position involves overseeing the processes related to the acquisition, drafting, and completion of legal and supporting loan documentation for both head office and international branches, ensuring compliance with the highest market and industry standards. The Assistant Vice President will ensure that all necessary approvals are secured before finalizing documents in line with QNB policies and regulatory mandates.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding customer and deal information within the Risk Division on a need-to-know basis only.
• Provide expert advice and high-quality support on documentation-related issues to various business units.
• Collaborate with unit leadership to continuously improve processes and identify areas of weakness within the credit documentation function.
• Implement performance indicators and best practices specifically for International Credit Documentation operations.
• Promote operational efficiency, cost control, and productivity enhancements to optimize bank benefits.
• Operate within the delegated authority limits and comply fully with QNB, Qatar Central Bank, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Carry out thorough documentation checks before authorizing fund disbursements to protect the bank's interests.
• Maintain communication with customers, loan department managers, and third parties to ensure timely document processing.
• Coordinate with relevant banking units to meet documentation requirements within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Assume responsibilities of the Vice President - International Credit Documentation during their absence.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding bank products and seek solutions for their requests.
• Produce accurate data and reports when requested by auditors, compliance, financial control, and risk departments.
• Ensure all facility documentation complies with credit decisions and approvals before fund disbursement.
• Recommend approval or denial of withdrawals from approved credit limits.
• Oversee mortgage and collateral documentation, ensuring compliance with country laws and completeness in coordination with legal and external counsel.
• Maintain updated knowledge on relevant local and international regulations as well as best practices in credit operations and loan documentation.
• Participate in professional development activities and training to maintain expertise.
• Comply with all legal, regulatory, and internal compliance policies, including AML/CTF, sanctions, data protection, fraud control, whistleblowing, conflict of interest, and insider dealing policies.
• Promote good conduct risk outcomes, engage in risk self-assessments, key risk indicator monitoring, incident reporting, and remediation processes.
• Maintain data protection and confidentiality of sensitive commercial information.
• Uphold QNB's professional standards and reputation in all activities.
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience preferably gained at a reputable international bank.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role overseeing loan documentation.
• Strong background in Corporate Banking is essential.
• Extensive commercial banking expertise, including knowledge of structured finance, syndicated lending, LMA documentation, relationship management, and credit administration.

Application Requirements

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• Copy of Passport or Qatar ID.
• Educational certificates.
• Birth certificate.