SME Banking Specialist at IESC - International Executive Service Corps

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary relationship manager with banks, investors, microfinance institutions (MFIs) interested and involved in SME finance.
• Advises commercial banks in the product development process for adapting existing and creating  new products focusing on SME finance, particularly in the agriculture and clean energy sectors.  
• Assists Kenya financial institutions with guarantee mechanisms on the proper use and compliance of these guarantees. 
• Assists Kenyan financial institutions (mainly MFIs, SACCOs and Tier III banks) to access additional capital investment to support SME loan portfolio expansions.

​Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of loan or investment origination experience with a commercial bank or other financial institution, including hands-on project administration and experience utilizing loan guarantees, analyzing credit risks, syndicating financial transactions, and structuring and processing loans and equity investments for projects, corporate and financial institutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or relevant field; CFA/ Professional Designation a plus.
• Experience working with at least one of the targeted sectors/market segments (agriculture or clean energy).
• Fully fluent English.
• Must be legally able to live and work in Kenya.