Director, Commercial Vehicle Financial Services

About the role

A global provider of financial solutions for the commercial vehicle industry (financing, leasing, rental and insurance) is expanding across the MEA and CIS regions and is looking for a Director to lead its financial services operations in Dubai. The role reports to the Regional Director, Head of Area International, and is accountable for profitable growth, market presence and operational excellence across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the regional financial services strategy, including product portfolio, go-to-market plans, volume targets, profitability and risk appetite
• Drive business expansion across existing and new markets and work with distributors on penetration strategies
• Lead brand positioning and marketing initiatives across the region
• Own the P&L for the region, deliver profitable portfolio growth and monitor KPIs
• Oversee credit underwriting and collections, balance risk management and ensure compliance with internal policies and local regulations
• Build partnerships with regional leadership and distributors, and act as the regional ambassador for the business
• Build and lead a high-performing regional team

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field
• Extensive experience in financial services, ideally in commercial vehicles and asset-based financing
• Proven experience with P&L responsibility and scaling operations
• Demonstrated leadership in multicultural environments
• Fluent in English