45 Credit Officers (Micro Lending) Job at Equity Bank - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:45 Credit Officers (Micro Lending)
Jobs at:
Equity Bank
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday 7th February 2018
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
Equity Bank is one of the region's leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Southern Sudan and DR Congo, Equity Bank is now home to more than 11 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve its customers in the roles outlined below:
Post: 45 Credit Officers (Micro Lending)
Job Ref: EBUL 01/2018/CO
The Position
The role holder will report to the Branch Credit Manager and is responsible for achieving individual performance targets (growth & quality) as agreed with the Branch Credit Manager and/or Branch Manager; support all business activities and initiatives that will further the achievement of bank's business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Marketing of the micro loan products to existing and potential customers.
- Conduct initial customer interviews/visits for loan applications.
- Customer appraisal and preparation of loan documentation for presentation to the Credit
- relationship management i.e. customer visits.
- Responsible for the good performance and proper management of all the loan accounts booked under his/her portfolio.
- Meet the set growth and/or quality targets for assigned portfolio segments.
- Prompt follow up and proper documentation of all follow up activities for delinquent loans.
- Ensure safety and proper maintenance of credit files for all the loans under his/her portfolio.
- Cross selling of other bank products and services to existing and potential customers.
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business administration, Accounting, Statistics or any business related courses.
- A professional qualification in Banking, Credit management or Accounting will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communications and negotiation skills,
- At least two (2) years’ experience in Credit — micro lending preferably in a busy financial institution.
- Must display positive attitude and high level of integrity.
- Must be self-motivated and self-driven
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials, quoting the respective job title or ref no in the subject field to recruitment@equitybank.co.ug or post to The Human Resource Manager, Equity Bank (U) Ltd. P.O. BOX 10184 Kampala, by Wednesday 7th February 2018 Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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