Credit Risk Manager - North

Exclusive Networks•Alton, IL

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About The Position

As the Credit Manager for Northern Europe you will be responsible for leading the credit risk and credit control teams across the UK, Netherlands, Belgium & Nordics. You will ensure that Exclusive Networks' commercial flexibility is maintained while operating within a structured, harmonised credit approach across the wider global regions. The role will be pivotal in ensuring timely cash collections, accurate cash forecasting, and robust risk mitigation in compliance with Group-level approval matrix. Supporting approximately 1,500 customers in the UK and collaborating closely with regional sales and finance teams to manage forecasts, deal registrations, and credit decisions.

Requirements

FCICM Qualified or qualified by experience
5+ years' Credit Analyst or Risk Experience
Service-driven with a can-do attitude and the ability to build strong and lasting relationships internally and externally
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong research skills
Supportive team player, organized, and thrives under pressure
Confident and approachable, innovative, proactive, and solution-driven
Able to work collaboratively with wider teams to explore all avenues

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or with credit control (advantageous)
Experience in IT distribution or IT reseller environment, with good knowledge of IT reseller customers (preferable)

Responsibilities

Proactively work with sales and customers to maximize credit terms and facilities, addressing and escalating needs as required.
Support and collaborate with local and regional Finance Directors and the EMEA Director of Credit, to build relationships with customers' CFOs and FDs, evaluating risks as needed.
Develop strong working relationships with internal teams, advising on potential risks and escalating as appropriate.
Provide credit availability updates and credit exposure reports to the senior leadership team.
Review and analyze all relevant customer information to make informed credit decisions (including Credit Reports, Allianz Intelligence, and public domain data).
Oversee the Credit Control teams and providing guidance and support as needed.
Manage credit risk data for review and evaluation, reporting directly into regular Country Cash Calls with senior management and the local FD.
Liaise with credit insurance providers to ensure adequate coverage and risk mitigation.
Resolve queries for both internal and external customers in a timely manner.
Maintain and ensure data integrity and accessibility.
Oversee compliance and GDPR requirements regarding customer information.
Manage order approval processes, archiving solution, and data checks.
Conduct senior risk portfolio management alongside the Credit Solutions Manager.
Always maintain a clear and current view of the region's risk position.