Credit Team Leader

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come.  LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The Credit Team Leader is responsible for setting credit guidelines within their area to support business objectives and manage accounts receivable risk. A key part of the role is leading the team of Credit Analysts or Collection Specialists, while assessing customer and country risk in line with the company's credit policy. The Credit Team Leader also plays important role in optimizing the company's working capital through effective receivables management, in close collaboration with Business, Sales and Finance teams. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with established credit standards, policies and procedures and drives the implementation of the global credit strategy within their scope of responsibility.

• Maintain an effective risk management framework for the company's customer portfolio, covering both business and country risk, to enable timely decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Business and Sales Management to assess customer creditworthiness.
• Prevent, minimize and manage credit losses when they occur.
• Advise Business and Sales teams on developing opportunities in markets or with customers that present high credit risk.
• Recommend and implement long-term solutions for problematic or high-maintenance customers.
• Support Credit Collection Specialists in cash collection, cash flow activities and trade finance tasks.
• Develop financial strategies to mitigate or hedge exposure in high-risk customers or markets.
• Participate in and/or lead credit-related projects.
• Visit key customers when necessary and engage with their senior management on finance-related matters.
• Provide consultation and support to the Credit Manager on process and procedural improvements.
• Act as backup for the Credit Manager during temporary absences or unavailability.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a credit-related role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop creative solutions for conducting business in high-risk environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team in a multicultural and multinational environment.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset, capable of taking initiative and making quick, well-calculated decisions.
• Languages: Fluency in English and at least one additional language relevant to the assigned customer portfolio.
• Solid understanding of computer systems and software, particularly SAP.
• Strong commitment and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and develop team members.
• Determination, energy and the ability to positively influence others.
  Ability to understand the broader impact of decisions on credit processes, business operations and the supply chain.

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialists on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

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