Essential Abilities and Competencies of an International Credit Director
☆☆ An effective International Credit Director has:
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A deep understanding of the business.
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The ability to sell the enterprise, the function, themselves and their people in the market.
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The ability to negotiate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
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A focus on continuous improvement in policy and processes. Up-to-date understanding of technologies and new ways of working which could help the credit function.
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The ability to manage projects to a high-level of achievement.
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Integrity and ethical standards.
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A perspective on risk.
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A results-oriented operational style.
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Leadership skills.
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The ability to think strategically, developing and communicating strategies on the future of the credit function and its people.
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Well-attuned political skills: in the enterprise, with clients and with other third parties.