Head of Credit Risk Job in Kenya

Head of Credit Risk Job in Kenya
February 16, 2015 Job Description

Job Title: Head of Credit RiskRole Introduction:

Our client, a leading and fast growing Commercial Bank which targets Micro Finance and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seeks to engage and hire a Head of Human Resources. The bank is committed to a Five (5) Year Strategy to grow into a Top Tier Two (2) Bank.
Through the bank’s innovative and strategic vision; the leadership remains committed to the mission of providing exceptional financial services which will create value and enrich the lives of customers, shareholders, employees and the community.Role Profile: Reporting To the Chief Executive Officer; the successful candidate will be responsible for framing the Bank’s credit risk policy, as well as its implementation.
This will involve credit risk structuring of transactions and sanctioning covering multiple industry and product specialisms.

This will be done through;
Leadership of the Credit Risk function;
Ensuring credit risk exposures are managed within the established limits, appetite and standards and regulatory reporting requirements are satisfied;
Preparation of papers and presentations to the Board Credit Committee;
Delivery of professional advice on risk pricing, risk management matters, industry and product specialisms, as well as competitor activity;
Providing innovative credit risk solutions and
Ensuring the highest standard of credit quality throughout, including sanctioning, monitoring and control of credit applications.
Desired Competencies
Selling the Vision;
Business Savvy;
Customer Focus;
Drive Execution;
Innovation;
Talent Development and
Passion for Results.
Qualifications
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA);
Bachelor’s Degree;
Relevant professional qualifications and
At least 10 progressive years’ in Credit Risk Management in a fast paced organization, 5 of which must be at Senior Management level.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm 23rd February 2015.