Head of Loan Management at OPEC Fund for International Development – Austria

The OPEC Fund for International Development is recruiting a Head of Loan Management for its Finance and Financial Administration function in Austria. The position is a two-year fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal, at management grade H1.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the loan-management function and develop workplans aligned with institutional disbursement, repayment and arrears policies.
• Oversee loan, guarantee and grant terms, loan account postings, borrower statements, repayment billing and financial data quality.
• Approve and supervise loan disbursements, grants and equity-investment payments in line with approved documentation and controls.
• Monitor arrears processes, contractual compliance and loan withdrawal requests.
• Maintain the loan management handbook, help shape policies and support borrower onboarding and training for the Client Portal.
• Contribute accurate schedules and reports for management, governing bodies and financial disclosures.
• Coordinate with other departments, development finance institutions and borrowers, including on operational missions.
• Coach staff, allocate responsibilities, lead cross-functional work and deputise for the Director of Financial Administration when required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Financial Control, Business Administration or a relevant discipline.
• At least twelve years’ relevant professional experience, including three years in a designated senior or head-level role.
• At least five years’ experience in an international development institution.
• Recognised accounting or finance certification, such as CA or CPA, is preferred.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, strategic planning, analytical judgement, ethics, accountability and stakeholder communication.