FINCA is recruiting for Senior positions

Finca is recruiting for Senior positions

About the Job

FINCA is recruiting for an experienced, motivated and hands-on Head of Risk and Compliance to join FINCA’s start-up microfinance bank in Nigeria.  This is a manager position with a direct reporting line to the Board Risk Management Committee, and is responsible to implement and enforce a robust enterprise-wide risk management framework and requisite systems including policies, processes and tools. The risk framework should include Strategic risk, Operational risk, Market risk, Liquidity risk, Credit risk and Compliance risk, specially Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism legislation.

In conjunction with Africa Internal Controls Manager, the Head of Risk will also assist the management to create and maintain an internal control environment that supports FINCA in pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency.

Position: Head of Risk and Compliance

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Position: Credit Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor the credit team assigned
• Assess, review and approve loans as per policy
• Maintain a quality portfolio for the branch as per set target
• Maintain a well functioning filing system at the branch for all loan documents
• Analyze, compile and submit reports as per reporting standards
• Ensure effective implementation of customer service standards and perform regular meetings with existing and potential customers to identify gaps and potential areas for improvements.
• Developing and executing plans that will allow the branch to achieve their targets and implement branch strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin or related fields
• 3-4 years of experience in credit operations as a credit officer in Micro-Finance Environment.
• Strong credit analysis skills and experience 
• Exposure to microfinance desired; experience with group lending is beneficial
• Fluency in English required, Igbo language proficiency is beneficial
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.    

 Critical Competencies:

 Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

 Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Candidate Profile

To perform the job successfully, the candidate should demonstrate the following competencies and qualities:

• Commitment to implementing credible credit risk management system within the branch
• Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria and to travel within the country (40% of the time)
• Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills
• Ability to translate knowledge of business needs into value propositions mutually beneficial to customers and the branch.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Results-oriented, with the ability to motivate the team to be consistent with performance
• Strong fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture and values, and commitment to furthering FINCA’s mission and vision.  In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity
• Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope of work

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