Head of SME at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation of the SME business strategy in line with the Bank’s overall strategy and business growth plan.
• Working closely with stakeholders in Senior Management, Leadership Team, Branch Management teams and Credit to increase market share of the SME segment in terms of customer numbers, products and service consumption and revenues while proactively reducing the non-performing loan book.
• Driving sales through effective leadership, guidance and performance management process within the branch network and relationships.
• Working directly with Branches and SME officers to drive account utilization and hence cheap and stable deposits.
• Identification and capitalizing on new market opportunities to expand presence, competitiveness and profitability through proactively selling of products and services.
• Improving the business environment and raising the profile for the SME business segment in the Bank.
• Establishing profitable banking relationships with SME clients by providing high quality banking and other financial services to SMEs where the Bank operates.
• Advise the Bank on SME market analysis and segmentation with regards to SME financial products, SME credit Risk evaluation processes, loan monitoring, collections and debt recovery procedures.
• In liaison with other stakeholders, ensure quality portfolio by effective identification of risks and their mitigations.
• Representing the Bank and business unit in forums, meetings and fast track the implementation of the relevant agreed action points.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

5+ years at senior management level (or higher) in a corporate environment, preferably in the financial services sector.

Education

Bachelor Commerce