About this Credit Manager role at Sulzer
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About the role
We are looking for a Credit Manager to join our Group Treasury team in Madrid. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and strengthening Sulzer's global credit risk framework while supporting strategic treasury initiatives across the organization.This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in an international environment, leading cross-functional projects, and influencing decision-making at a global level. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure effective credit risk management, support factoring activities, and contribute to treasury transformation initiatives.
What you will do:
Support the establishment and development of the HUB credit risk management team.
Drive the creation of standardized and harmonized credit risk management processes across the organization.
Manage global service contracts related to credit risk management, including relationships with external credit rating agencies and tender processes.
Lead the assessment and design of credit risk management technologies supporting multiple ERP platforms.
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to define and implement standard SAP credit risk management templates.
Evaluate high-value credit limit requests and provide recommendations to Division CFOs and the Group CFO.
Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on credit risk assessment and banking policies.
Support and further develop the company's global factoring processes.
Manage the global bank account structure and maintain operational banking relationships.
Coordinate access management for centrally controlled bank accounts.
Participate in treasury projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
What you need to succeed:
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within an international organization, ideally in a regional or group treasury environment.
Strong experience in credit risk management and third-party risk assessment.
Proven success in managing complex cross-functional and international projects.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Professional proficiency in English.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Preferred:
Experience with integrated ERP systems.
Exposure to SAP credit risk management solutions.
Experience in global treasury or shared services environments.
What we offer you
A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
Meal vouchers.
Access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package, such as health insurance, transport, or childcare.
Be part of an experienced and international team.
A good vibe working environment.
The opportunity to grow your career within a solid and well-established international company.
Be part of a dynamic organization undergoing continuous transformation and improvement.
Office location: Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid, Spain.
Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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