Arabic Speaking - Risk Analyst - Credit & Collections

  • Hays
  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Arabic Speaking - Risk Analyst - Credit & Collections

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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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