# Head of Corporate Banking - Palestine

> Bank of Jordan · Ramallah, Palestine, State of · — · Posted 2026-07-16

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Corporate & Institutional Banking

## Description

We are looking for an experienced and visionary **Head of Corporate Banking** to lead our corporate banking business and drive strategic growth across key market segments.

This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing business strategies, managing high-value client relationships, expanding the corporate portfolio, and delivering tailored financial solutions that support our clients' success while achieving the Bank's strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned banking professional with strong expertise in corporate lending, relationship management, business development, and credit risk management, combined with the ability to lead teams and create sustainable business growth.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Develop and implement the department's strategic plan, annual objectives, business plans, and budget in alignment with the Bank's overall strategy.
-   Lead, coach, and develop the Corporate Banking team to ensure high performance, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.
-   Drive business growth across both assets and liabilities while maintaining a balanced risk profile.
-   Oversee market research and economic analysis to identify business opportunities, assess industry trends, and support informed credit and business decisions.
-   Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key corporate clients and financial institutions while ensuring outstanding customer experience across all service channels.
-   Develop client engagement strategies and promote value-added banking solutions, including:

-   Warehousing Finance
-   Receivables Finance
-   Supply Chain Finance
-   Cash Management Solutions (Sweeping, Aggregation, MT940, and related services)

-   Lead new business acquisition initiatives by identifying prospective corporate clients, assessing their banking needs, and recommending appropriate financing and banking solutions.
-   Promote Treasury and Financial Markets products, including foreign exchange and hedging solutions such as Swaps, Options, and Derivatives, to enhance customer value and increase product penetration.
-   Conduct and oversee regular client visits, maintain strong executive-level relationships, and identify opportunities for portfolio expansion.
-   Review and evaluate corporate credit applications, ensuring comprehensive financial analysis, compliance with credit policies, complete documentation, and sound credit recommendations before submission to Credit Management.
-   Monitor business performance across the department through performance analysis, management reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
-   Maximize cross-selling opportunities by coordinating with Trade Finance, Treasury, Cash Management, and other business units to deliver integrated banking solutions.
-   Monitor the quality and performance of the corporate credit portfolio, assess potential risks, ensure optimal utilization of approved facilities, and escalate material issues when necessary.
-   Provide guidance and support to Relationship Managers and Unit Managers in business development, relationship management, and product sales.
-   Lead and oversee strategic initiatives and transformation projects related to business development, ensuring timely execution and achievement of desired outcomes.
-   Prepare and present periodic performance reports to senior management.
-   Ensure all operations comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, delegated authorities, and governance standards.
-   Review internal and external audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Banking, Economics, or a related discipline. A Master's degree and/or relevant professional certifications are preferred.
-   Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in corporate banking and corporate credit, including at least 5 years in a managerial leadership role.
-   Strong experience in managing relationships with large corporates, commercial groups, and major economic enterprises is highly preferred.
-   Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
-   Strong understanding of corporate banking products and services.
-   Extensive knowledge of corporate credit analysis, financial statement analysis, and lending practices.
-   Sound knowledge of banking regulations, policies, governance, and risk management.
-   Good understanding of market sectors, economic trends, and the banking industry.
-   Proficiency in banking systems and Microsoft Office applications.

## Apply

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