GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience , the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

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We're hiring for EMEA Strategic Credit Leader.

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

Reporting to the Head of Global Credit, the EMEA Strategic Credit Leader is responsible for managing credit risk management across the region to support sustainable business growth while optimizing exposures. This role partners closely with Commercial, Commercial finance, Legal, and Treasury teams to ensure robust credit governance, strategic alignment, and operational excellence. The role also engages external parties to enable financing structures to support business initiatives.

Your Challenge:

Credit Strategy & Risk Management

• Develop and execute regional credit strategies aligned with global policies.
• Monitor credit risk exposure across EMEA markets. Evaluate and monitor credit risk exposure for key clients, aligning with the company's risk appetite and commercial strategy.
• Define and approve credit limits based on financial analysis, market trends, and customer performance.
• Monitor country risk and take action to mitigate impact.
• Identify and implement risk mitigation tools such as credit insurance, guarantees, and customer financing.

Collaboration to enable business objectives

• Collaborate with regional commercial leaders and finance managers to align credit decisions with business priorities.
• Act as a strategic partner in commercial projects and customer negotiations.
• Work closely with both internal partners and external partners like banks and financial institutions to structure financing programs to reach business objectives of growth or working capital optimization.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on credit portfolio performance and emerging risks.

Credit metrics and forecast

• Partner with credit operations, including collections, past due management, and credit reviews for EMEA customers.
• Monitor Credit KPIs and drive for improvements.
• Provide accurate AR & DSO forecast, explain variances vs OL and PY including CoC and BF.
• Provide Bad Debt expense OL for the region based on customers and country risk.
• Work closely with commercial finance on providing credit inputs for Multiyear plans.
• Work on ad hoc projects as needed.

Team Development

• Mentor and guide regional credit analysts and support staff.
• Engage regional credit team to enable clear understanding of company direction.

Location:

This role can be based in Asturias (Spain), Cremona (Italy), Adana (Türkiye), Guyancourt (France) or Warsaw (Poland).

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in credit management, finance or commercial finance area are a plus
• Strong understanding of EMEA market dynamics and regulatory environments, high risk countries and Agri sector risks
• Familiarity with security instruments and risk mitigation tools to reduce portfolio and countries related risk.
• Experience working with banks, external partners and insurance companies.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate with impact.
• Proficiency in forecasting and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities.
• High customer focus and risk management orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change.
• Result oriented mindset with commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to collaboration and team success.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team?
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment?
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

Growing What Matters Starts With You... What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time?
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences?
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience?
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered?
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives. 
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility?

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