Credit Manager
Sulzer · Madrid, Spain
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About the role
We are looking for a Credit Manager to join our Group Treasury team in Madrid. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and strengthening Sulzer's global credit risk framework while supporting strategic treasury initiatives across the organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in an international environment, leading cross-functional projects, and influencing decision-making at a global level. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure effective credit risk management, support factoring activities, and contribute to treasury transformation initiatives. What you will do:
- Support the establishment and development of the HUB credit risk management team.
- Drive the creation of standardized and harmonized credit risk management processes across the organization.
- Manage global service contracts related to credit risk management, including relationships with external credit rating agencies and tender processes.
- Lead the assessment and design of credit risk management technologies supporting multiple ERP platforms.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to define and implement standard SAP credit risk management templates.
- Evaluate high-value credit limit requests and provide recommendations to Division CFOs and the Group CFO.
- Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on credit risk assessment and banking policies.
- Support and further develop the company's global factoring processes.
- Manage the global bank account structure and maintain operational banking relationships.
- Coordinate access management for centrally controlled bank accounts.
- Participate in treasury projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
What you need to succeed:
Required:* University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within an international organization, ideally in a regional or group treasury environment.
- Strong experience in credit risk management and third-party risk assessment.
- Proven success in managing complex cross-functional and international projects.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Preferred:
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Experience with integrated ERP systems.
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Exposure to SAP credit risk management solutions.
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Experience in global treasury or shared services environments. What we offer you =====================
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A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
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Meal vouchers.
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Access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package, such as health insurance, transport, or childcare.
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Be part of an experienced and international team.
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A good vibe working environment.
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The opportunity to grow your career within a solid and well-established international company.
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Be part of a dynamic organization undergoing continuous transformation and improvement.
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Office location: Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid, Spain.
Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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