Job Description
Bachelor's degree in Finance, accounting, or related field, master's degree preferred. Leadership and Communications training are desirable. Minimum 12-14 years of relevant experience in the finance or banking industry, with a focus on pension management, pension funding, thrift funding, thrift strategy formulation, and funding strategy of end of service benefits. It is strongly preferred that these experiences to be with a well-known sophisticated publicly traded large companies with complex structure like SABIC or with large well-known banks with strong credit rating. Previous experience in pension management such as pension funding, investment management, and pension plan administration. Ability to analyze the pension plan's financial and operational performance, identify potential issues, and develop strategic solutions. Proven track record of securing and managing funding sources. Experience in managing pension plan service providers, such as record-keepers, custodians, and investment managers. Previous experience in Corporate Governance Practices. Broad experience in SABIC business such as familiarity with petrochemicals industry. Broad experience in other large business and / or functional areas across SABIC. Expert in financing large companies with complex structure. Solid understanding of banking and lending requirements. Adaptable to change negative changing market conditions and regulatory environment. Excellent negotiations skills to secure favorable funding terms. Knowledge of managing large debt portfolio principle and best practice. Understanding of petrochemicals industry fundamentals. Knowledgeable with policies, procedures and best practices in the area of Corporate Governance. Strong understanding of Capital Market Regulations, including Listings disclosure rules and regulations. Solid understanding of financial statements. Ability to understand and support organizational climate/culture. Change management skills. Excellent awareness of the global business risks and the Company’s risk tolerance and ability to discuss them. Strong Problem solving skills. Visionary and Ability to think strategically. Ability to work at a strategic level with members of the Board and Senior Management team and to drive results. Ability to lead and coach a team of non-direct reports in accomplishing interdepartmental tasks. Proactive and high energy leadership. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Strong stakeholder management, people management and interpersonal skills. Good communication and presentation skills. Sound financial analytical skills. Sound planning skills. Strong intercultural awareness. Demonstrated planning and project management capabilities that will drive strong short and long term execution. Commitment to operational excellence. * Ability to develop business relationships.
