Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose
is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and
economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that
maximize their opportunities.
Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the
role outlined below
General Manager, Credit
5 Positions
The Position
Reporting to the Director of Credit, the rote holders will be in
charge of leadership of the Credit Department with an overall responsibility
for growth of a high quality loan Portfolio.
He/She will be expected to aggressively drive the business on a
balanced score card and deliver loan growth and portfolio quality targets by
identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with the branch network
as well as providing leadership to the branches and key Head Office support
units.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing
organizational & departmental objectives and participating in policy
formulation.
- Formulation and
execution of the Banks lending strategy.
- Drive portfolio
growth across all, the business sectors.
- Drive and
maintain a high quality loan portfolio.
- Manage the Banks
lending operations by ensuring the branch units deliver on the growth and
quality of the loan book targets.
- Ensure 100%
compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures.
- Build and
develop a high performing culture for all team members through embedding
performance development and coaching.
- Measure and
evaluate staff performance against key performance indicators.
- Establish and
maintain close working relationships with other departments and ensure
smooth running of credit operations in the Bank.
- Participate in
the Executive Credit Committee.
- Manage and
create relationships with key customers and external stake holders like
development partners, auditors and regulators.
- Participate in
credit systems review, development and implementation of new credit
innovations.
- Ensure continuous
quality training, mentorship and capacity building for alt the team
members.
- Provide
leadership and ensure total employee engagement in the Department.
- Evaluate and
lead on ways of achieving quality, effective and efficient credit
operations.
- Ensure high
standards of customer service, create and maintain lasting business
relationships and partnerships with both new and existing clients.
- Promote the
Bank’s brand image.
Candidates Profile and Qualifications
- A Bachelors and
a Masters degree in an appropriate discipline from a recognized
institution
- At least 10
years banking experience. 3 of which must have been at a senior level or
as the Head of Credit in a Commercial Bank.
- Extensive
experience in Credit administration, Credit Underwriting and Credit Risk
management.
- Proven track
record in achieving targets.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Excellent people
management skills
- Excellent credit
analysis skills
- Strong
relationship! marketing skills
- Good financial
analytical skills
- Strong
leadership and communication skills
- Good influencing
and negotiation skills
- Strong
interpersonal skills
- Highly developed
coaching and feedback skills
- World class
customer service skills
- Proven
organizational team-working and resource
- management
skills
- Performance
development skills
- Strategy
formulation and execution skills
- Motivation and
inspiration skills
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your
application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, current remuneration, e-mail
address and daytime telephone contact to jobs@equitybank.co.ke by 30th March
2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives,
insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.
