Job Description
Job Description
An exciting opportunity for Head- Business has arisen within EmpowerBank. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate shall be responsible for developing and implementing the bank's credit and retail strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee branch operations, business development, team development, systems and processes, to ensure productivity and excellent results
delivery;
• Coach, Mentor and Supervise core business staff and ensure that they are adequately trained;
• Works with the Chief Executive Officer and other Heads to influence the creation and communication of company strategy, business
priorities and targets for the branch managers and ensures there are systems in place to enable the branch managers to receive the
information in a timely manner;
• Ensures that the retail operation complies with all policies and procedures relating to security, health and safety etc.;
• Takes a lead role in building a strong sales management culture within the operations team.
• Ensure the processing and approval of all loans granted;
• Reviews and recommends approvals for all SMEs/Group and personal loans which are above own lending limit on a daily basis to the
Management Credit Committee;
• Ensure that the credit policies and procedures are in line with regulatory requirements;
• Prepares Board Credit Committee papers on a quarterly basis and as and when these are required;
Qualifications and Experience
• University degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field;
• A Masters Degree in Accounting, Economics and Business Administration or related field:
• 10 years of professional credit and retail experience and 5 years of which should be at managerial level;
• Experience in banking in a managerial capacity.
• Excellent skills in lending processes and debt recovery;
• Strong managerial, business development, analytical and research skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Problem solving skills.
How to Apply
All applications addressed to [email protected] must be recieved no later than 20th October 2023 clearly stating the position being applied for under the subject line.
Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications must accompany all applications.