Vacancies at Centum

Job Brief

Jafari Credit Limited is a Kenyan-based microfinance institution that is registered under the Companies Act offering payroll lending services at market-beating rates.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager; the team leader will be responsible for enhancing Business development & market penetration by providing trade execution in assigned region to achieve set sales targets for disbursements.

Principal Accountabilities

 Business Development

• Recruitment of Quality agents and Loan customers across the assigned Region & Segment In accordance with set criteria
• Recruit, Train, Develop and retain Sales reps
• Prospecting For New Business Opportunities & MOU’s and Ensuring All clients Are active across the region
• Planning and Executing Specific Sales Programs as directed
• Drive appreciation of Jafari Credit Business in respective region
• Ensuring 100% Compliance to Jafari Credit Processes and procedures across the region
• Ensure the Jafari Credit Corporate image is always maintained
• Gathering Market intelligence for improvement of the Business
• To generate necessary reports on a Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and basis.

Agents Administration

• To facilitate Agent’s onboarding, merchandizing, maintenance & termination
• To ensure approved Agents are fully trained and prepare and submit training reports for allocated region

Compliance

• To send a monthly report on any fraud or any incident

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in a business-related course from an accredited Institution
• Good product knowledge of the payroll product
• Experience of at least 2 years in a similar position with a strong performance record
• Experience in relationship management will be an added advantage
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and Selling skills
• Good planning and organization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
• The ability to execute with minimum supervision.

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Job Brief

• Nabo Capital Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal and Compliance Officer to join our dynamic fund management firm.
• Assistant Legal and Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that our operations and business transactions follow all relevant legal and internal rules. This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external legal counsel to uphold the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance.

Principle Accountabilities:

Legal Compliance

• Interpret and ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to fund management.
• Review and provide legal advice on contracts, agreements, and internal policies.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the firm and recommend necessary actions.

Regulatory Compliance

• Develop, implement, and manage the firm's compliance program.
• Stay informed about regulatory developments and assess their impact on operations.
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory authorities as required.

Internal Policies and Procedures

• Develop and update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance on compliance with internal policies to employees.
• Conduct training sessions on compliance-related matters.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess potential compliance risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address compliance-related issues.

Investigations and Resolutions

• Conduct internal investigations into compliance-related matters.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address identified issues.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as needed.

Contract Management

• Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law or degree in business with legal and compliance qualification is required.
• Proven experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably in the financial or fund management industry.
• In-depth knowledge of CMA laws and regulations, and risk and compliance laws best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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Job Brief

We are seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our customer experience department working with as a Business Development Administrator.

Reporting directly to the Chief Customer Experience Officer, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting business development initiatives, client relations, and administrative functions within the department. The Business Development Administrator will be responsible for coordinating tasks, maintaining records, and facilitating communication to contribute to the overall success of our investor relations efforts.

Principle Accountabilities:

Business Development Assistant

• Support the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of business development materials and proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of business development initiatives.
• Create client briefs ahead of the meetings.

Administrative Support

• Assist in managing schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for the Head of Asset Management Investor Relations.
• Prepare and organize reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions and transactions.

Client Relations

• Diarize and follow up on client requests.
• Collaborate with the Investor Relations team to ensure timely and effective communication with clients.
• Assist in the preparation of client meetings, presentations, and events.
• Participate in pitching presentations as an administrator and liaise for documentation of meeting proceedings and action points and following up with execution.
• Assist the relationship management in client relationship management.
• Attend to client complaints and resolve issues promptly.
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys and recommend ways of improving client satisfaction.

Research and Analysis

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industry trends.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on market analysis to support decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably in a financial or investment environment.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant business software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

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Job Brief

Nabo Capital Ltd is looking for a creative and passionate IT systems specialist to join their company as a senior IT Systems Associate to develop, implement, and manage the IT systems eco-system of the organization.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and analyse functional specifications.
• Design efficient IT systems to meet business and technology needs.
• Coordinate developers to build and implement technology solutions.
• Work with a technology partner to integrate multiple systems and reconcile needs of different teams.
• Gather feedback from end users about system performance.
• Plan and oversee projects (e.g. upgrades, hardware/software installations)
• Provide advice and technical training.
• Keep abreast of technology trends and developments.
• Executing well-thought-out solutions and plans to improve company efficiencies.
• Developing new IT methods and solutions for the business.
• Strategizing with other key stakeholders on how to best align IT systems with company objectives.
• Advising management on weak points, avenues for improvement, and risks in the company's IT infrastructure.            
• Manage the IT eco-system of the organization.

Minimum Requirements: -

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Masters in computer science or IT will be an added advantage.
• Experience with MS SQL, MySQL, and Python.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in TypeScript and JavaScript.
• A member of The Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya (ICTAK).
• Experience with APIs integrations.
• At least completed any Cisco training certifications.
• Proven experience as an IT Analyst, IT Consultant, or similar role.
• Experience in project management.
• Demonstrate experience in financial sector, fund management as a preference.
• An analytical mind with problem-solving attitude.
• Experience of working with databases, system security tools and troubleshooting procedures
• Strong communication skills and a keen eye for details
• Solid understanding of IT needs of a firm and business practices
• Ability to take quick decisions while working in a fast-paced environment.