Ian Prophet

Experienced Director/Senior Leader within Financial Services sector (FCA SMF holder) with a passion and drive in business change and enhanced customer delivery. Senior sponsor of complex customer facing IT projects and cultural change programs. Seeking FTC or NED roles from January 2026 

Providing Leadership / Strategic Direction to the Credit Risk and Service areas of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.  

• Head of UK Credit Risk (Credit Risk Portfolio circa £6.0bn covering Wholesale, Fleet and Retail lending) Independent Credit Authority limit £25m , joint with CEO £50m. 
• Member of the Executive Committee, Chair of the Appointed Representative Committee and Credit Committees    
• SMF 3 holder responsible for the conduct and commercial performance of the AR covering all UK collections activity.   
• Identifying and coach candidates with Executive Leadership potential 
• Delivering record business/portfolio growth through improved service and process standards   
• Representing MBFS UK at European & World forums 
• Maintaining third party service provider relationships 
• Sponsorship of key business priorities 
• Determining & implementing Credit Policy 
• Ensuring compliance to Credit Risk Audit standards 
• Drive Process and System Developments/enhancements. 
• Meeting externally scored Service Standards (DSI/CSI) 
• Headcount of Circa 72 (2 x Heads Off)   
• Project sponsor for major IT implementations & Regulatory projects including major strategic change & outsourcing.       
• Enhance Company Recruitment and development standards & developing top talent initiatives. 
• Responsible for all UK Scorecard activity implementing changes to balance risk and business growth.
• Responsible for all High-Risk activity around large scale accounts / Dealer funding ensuring cross functional/Company coordination.     

Degree level education