Global Credit Risk Director

Job Description Are you passionate about leading global teams, partnering with the business, and using data-driven insights to shape credit risk strategy? Join the LEGO Group® and play a pivotal role in protecting business growth while driving innovation in global Credit Risk Management. Core Responsibilities • Lead and develop a diverse global Credit Risk team across Mexico, the Czech Republic, and Singapore, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and customer-focused culture • Own the global Credit Risk strategy and oversee c r edit risk management across T he LEGO Group's entire customer portfolio, including LEGO® Education • Partner closely with Markets & Channels and LEGO Education teams to balance business growth with effective credit risk management through strong commercial and financial expertise • Define and continuously evolve the global credit strategy and risk appetite framework, adapting to changing market conditions and macroeconomic developments • Lead the development of next-generation Credit Risk capabilities by driving innovation in partnership with Business Process & Information teams, including advanced analytics, predictive risk modelling, and AI-enabled solutions • Collaborate with Treasury and Accounts Receivable teams to optimize working capital, cash flow, and credit performance across the business • Personally support the evaluation of complex financial risk and credit requirements for major global customers when needed This role can be based in either our Prague ( Jinonice ) or Singapore office. Play your part in our team succeeding As the Global Credit Risk Director, you will report directly to the Global Order-to-Cash Service Owner and lead the global Credit Risk function. Working closely with senior finance and commercial leaders, you will help maximize business growth while protecting the company's financial health through strong governance, strategic credit risk management, and continuous innovation. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of global Credit Risk capabilities across the LEGO Group. Do you have what it takes? • Academic background in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. • Proven professional experience in Finance, including several years of hands-on experience in Credit Risk Management • Proven leadership experience managing multicultural, preferably geographically dispersed, teams • Experience operating successfully within a global, matrix organization and highly collaborative business environment • Strong commercial acumen combined with advanced analytical capabilities and a proven ability to leverage data to influence strategic business decisions • Experience leading process transformation, automation, and optimization initiatives in partnership with Digital & Technology teams • Strong knowledge of finance systems, credit risk tools, and data analytics platforms • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, storytelling, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior business leaders • Ability to balance strategic leadership with a hands-on approach when required • Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining a high level of execution Nice to Have: • Familiarity with finance technologies, credit platforms and digital transformation tools • Exposure to predictive analytics, automation or AI applications within finance operations. #bsoprague #li-eb2 #LI-Hybrid Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What’s in it for you? Here is what you can expect: Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity. Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today.