Position Title: Loan Consultant
Reporting to: The Branch Manager
Location: Thika, Kenya
Industry: Micro Finance
Our client is a fast-growing financial technology company operating in Zambia, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya. Kenyan subsidiary is to offer a “Touch and Tech” approach direct to retail consumers.
The company delivers personal lending products from physical branch and digital channels, utilizing internally generated software and lending products backed by IT and data analytics teams based in South Africa.
The company is well supported by strong shareholders and a board of directors with vast experience in entrepreneurship and lending.
They are seeking to recruit a loan consultant.
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications;
Qualifications
- A college Diploma or University Degree preferably in business related discipline from a recognized institution.
- At least 2 years’ demonstrable experience in individual lending from a micro finance/commercial bank.
- Certificate of good conduct.
- Computer literate and proficient.
Duties and key responsibilities:
- Develop new business opportunities by proactively marketing for individual loan products to suitable potential clients.
- Interview, visit analyze and evaluate borrowers and potential borrowers with emphasis on risks and particular focus on credit risks.
- Prepare and make appropriate credit recommendations to the branch credit committee.
- Work closely with the entire branch staff to maintain a high degree of customer service levels and focus.
- Proactive loan portfolio monitoring and management.
- Prepare performance reports, work plans and activity reports.
- Participate on setting up personal productivity targets and work towards achieving them.
Desired Competencies and Personal Attributes
- Ability to work with numbers, conduct analysis of accounting information.
- Ability to willingly follow-up clients personally and with a keen eye on financial data.
- Ability to make sound judgement and quick right decisions.
- Ability to build trust, Value others, communicate effectively and drive execution.
- Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, tact and maturity.
How to Apply
Please send your CV only to info@idealpersonnel.co.ke on or before 20th – November -2022.
Clearly indicate the exact position (LOAN CONSULTANT) applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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