Global Credit Risk Director

Role Overview

Step into a leadership position at the LEGO Group to guide global Credit Risk teams, collaborate with various business units, and utilize data-driven strategies to safeguard business expansion while innovating Credit Risk Management worldwide.

Key Duties

• Manage and nurture a diverse Credit Risk team spanning Mexico, the Czech Republic, and Singapore, promoting a high-performance, cooperative, and client-centered working environment.
• Take charge of the global Credit Risk strategy, overseeing risk management across the full spectrum of the LEGO Group's clientele, including LEGO Education.
• Collaborate tightly with Markets & Channels and LEGO Education sectors to align business expansion efforts with solid credit risk controls employing strong commercial and financial insights.
• Establish and adapt a comprehensive global credit strategy and risk appetite framework responsive to evolving market and economic changes.
• Drive the enhancement of Credit Risk capabilities by fostering innovation through partnerships with Digital, Process, and Information teams to deploy advanced analytics, predictive models, and AI-driven solutions.
• Work alongside Treasury and Accounts Receivable departments to maximize working capital, cash flow, and credit quality.
• Provide expert evaluation for complicated financial risks and credit conditions concerning key global customers as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic credentials in finance, accounting, economics, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated Finance expertise with significant direct involvement in Credit Risk Management.
• Proven leadership of multi-cultural, geographically dispersed teams.
• Successful operation within global matrix and collaborative business frameworks.
• Robust commercial skills combined with advanced data analytics and proven strategic decision-making based on data insights.
• Experience in leading process improvement, automation, and optimization with Digital and Technology collaborators.
• Solid understanding of finance systems, credit risk tools, and data analytics technologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, storytelling, and influence aptitude, especially with senior leadership.
• Ability to combine strategic vision with actionable hands-on leadership.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adept at ambiguity, and dedicated to delivering results.

Desirable Attributes

• Knowledge of finance technology platforms and credit management digital tools.
• Experience or awareness of predictive analytics, automation, or AI applications within financial operations.

Additional Information

This role is based in either Prague (Jinonice) or Singapore. The LEGO Group promotes family care leave, comprehensive insurance coverage, mental and physical wellbeing resources, employee discounts from day one, employee bonus schemes, and a hybrid work policy averaging three office days weekly. Our culture is founded on diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to child rights and wellbeing worldwide. High-child-engagement roles require background screenings.