Group Lending Product Manager - Microfinance
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the launch and the management of the Group lending program and portfolio;
- Responsible for the commercial success of the Group lending operations; reporting directly to the Head of Business Development;
- Develop and implement strategies for the rapid expansion of the Group Lending program and ensure that business targets in terms of growth and quality are achieved;
- Develop and pilot the basic Group Lending product and lending methodology in urban, semi-urban and rural areas;
- Work closely with management and clients to develop the Group lending methodology and processes;
- Ensure that credit policies and procedures are accurately applied throughout all Group Lending branches;
- Be responsible for all human resource development aspects related to the Group Lending program, in particular recruitment and selection, training and performance management systems;
- Directly supervise Credit Officers of the Group Lending program;
- Facilitate controls and audits by the Risk and Internal Audit departments.
- To deliver superior customer service to new and existing customers in becoming pre-eminent in the market
- To effectively receive and interview clients within the assigned delivery channels in order to concentrate on sales targets, and to sell products offered by the company within company policy and legislative requirements.
- To ensure standards pertaining to marketing and customer service are exceeded and that every opportunity of selling a variety of products to a customer is maximized.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in management/finance/economics/business studies or social sciences.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, (i.e. related to group lending) in a micro finance institution/ bank. (This requirement is a must)
- Experience in developing and implementing urban and/or rural credit products;
- We are looking for candidates who are; highly motivated, eager to learn, self-confident, appreciative of a challenge, persistent, competitive, able to cope with rejection, have great listening skills, physically and mentally energetic.
Salary: Negotiable Basic Salary + Incentives
If you meet the above requirements, send an application letter and a detailed CV with three professional referees including daytime contacts to applications@speedcapital.co.ke
Applications will only be processed if they are sent to the email address provided specifying current and expected salary and benefits,
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