Job Description
Title: Branch Manager – Microfinance,
Industry: Microfinance,
Location: Nairobi, Kitengela, Mombasa & Ruiru,
Gross Salary: Kshs 70k + Commission,
Our client is a fast-growing Microfinance Bank that seeks to hire a well-experienced and result-oriented candidate to fill in the position of Branch Manager. He/ She will be in charge of branch operations as well as leading the branch’s business development activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and direct the development and implementation of the branch’s strategic plan and budgets
• Monitor and evaluate branch performance to generate a healthy portfolio on a monthly basis, including client satisfaction metrics.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements as well as continuous updates of processes, policies and procedures.
• Lead the team in championing the bank’s brand image both internally and externally
• Oversee credit risk framework, implement credit strategies, policies and procedures in line with the bank’s corporate strategy and ensure compliance.
• Implement the microfinance plan focusing on increasing the outreach of the bank through innovative marketing programs and the development of new credit and non-funded products.
• Manage and maintain relationships with strategic stakeholders.
Skills & Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance or a related field of study from a reputable University
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Microfinance or Logbook loans environment.
• Experience in credit origination and credit risk assessment in a lending environment coupled with mobilization and delivery channel development.
• Flexible and resourceful; the ability to work in a fast-growing institution
• A thorough understanding of microfinance performance metrics/indicators and the ability to interpret and process operations data.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Customer Focused.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop staff.
• Strong Financial Acumen.
• Candidates who are 35 years and above are encouraged to apply.