Branch International – Branch.co
Vacant Position: Marketing Lead – Kenya
Full Time
Nairobi, Kenya
Branch Overview: Branch.co delivers world-class financial services to the mobile
generation. The spread of smartphones presents an incredible opportunity for
the world’s emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve
financial flexibility.
What We Offer
Led by the founder and former CEO of
Kiva.org, our team has unmatched experience in financial technology and
emerging markets. You will be part of a talented, passionate team that is
determined to make a positive impact on the lives of the mobile generation.
Since our launch in April 2015, we’ve
disbursed millions of loans. Our success has led to investments from Silicon
Valley’s leading VCs. We offer a competitive salary, stock options and generous
benefits.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Africa,
you will take charge of our local marketing arm, coordinate brand positioning
and ensure excellence in business development.
Key Duties
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Implement marketing plans and
campaigns in line with company brand positioning and growth targets.
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Work together with management team at
the local and group level to apply strategies and align on performance.
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Coordinate and measure local
marketing activities. This includes ATL, BTL, social media and partnerships.
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Monitor marketing expenses and
prepare and maintain budgets in collaboration with management.
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Present weekly performance reports on
local marketing activities and KPIs to the company.
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Supervise a team of 2 marketing
associates.
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Maintain relationships with and
coordinate external stakeholders, freelancers and agencies as necessary.
Qualifications & Skills
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Degree from a top university,
additional marketing-specific courses/ qualifications a plus.
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2-5 years of relevant experience
either in-house or agency-side, team management experience preferred.
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Have knowledge of a wide range of
marketing techniques and concepts with proven background of executing
successful campaigns in the Kenyan market.
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Be creative and able to think outside
the box.
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Have strong analytical skills
including familiarity with excel for reporting.
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Strong verbal and written
communication skills. Presentation skills are essential as well
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Highly entrepreneurial, comfortable
with start-ups, ambiguity and taking initiative
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Excellent collaborator and team
player
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Loan Review
Associate
Reporting to: Loan Review Lead.
Position: 2
Location: Nairobi
Other Details: 1 Year Renewable Contract, comfortable with shift working
Branch Overview: Branch.co delivers world-class financial services to the mobile
generation. The spread of smartphones presents an incredible opportunity for
the world’s emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve
financial flexibility.
Branch.co is revolutionizing banking in Kenya and Tanzania and
will soon expand to other regions across the globe.
What We Offer
Are you ready to revolutionize financial services in Kenya?
At Branch, you will be part of a talented, passionate team that
is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of our customers. Our team
has unmatched experience in financial technology and emerging markets. Since
our launch in April 2015, we’ve disbursed over Ksh 3 Billion in loans in Kenya.
Our success has led opening services to other countries like
Tanzania & Nigeria as well as investments from Silicon Valley’s leading
VCs.
Job Description: Loan Review Associate
This role will be responsible for day to day loan appraisal,
loan disbursement and other payment processes.
Key Duties
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Evaluate loan applications for all
new borrowers applying for Branch loans
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Identify and report potential fraud
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Manage refunds, repayments, and other
payment processes
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Update documentation related to loan
reviews and payment processes
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Initiate manual disbursements to
customers
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Escalate any credit and risk matters
to the team leader
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Propose areas of continuous
improvement to the team leader and product team
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Any other duties as may arise on a
daily basis
Qualifications
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Degree in Finance/Banking/ Business
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1 year experience in a Credit, loan
review, risk management team
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Detailed understanding of loan
reviews, credit scores and risk levels
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Highly entrepreneurial and
comfortable with ambiguity and taking initiative
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Excellent collaborator and team
player
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Extremely analytical with excellent
attention to detail
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This company does not and will not discriminate in employment on
any basis prohibited by applicable law.
