Rafiki Microfinance Bank Senior Officer Credit Risk Analyst Jobs in Kenya

Rafiki Microfinance Bank Senior Officer Credit Risk Analyst Jobs in Kenya



The core job function is review, analysis and appraisal of customer credit applications for loans and advances using CAMPARI analysis model and to make recommendations to the approving authority.

This will involve review of submitted documentation including but not limited to customer KYC documents, bank statements, audited and management accounts, management risk, contracts where applicable as well as prevailing business and economic environment.

The job holder will report functionally to Credit Risk Manager.

Job Description

  • Evaluation of a customer’s credit risk and determining their ability to successfully service the requested facility on time.

  • Preparation of a detailed credit proposal in the Bank’s approved format detailing the credit risk analysis of the customer/ borrower.

  • Ensure 100% compliance to the credit policy, Central Bank of Kenya regulations, Microfinance Act and the Country’s legal framework.

  • Highlight and mitigate any exceptions to the credit policy and regulatory guidelines with compelling rationale to the approving authority.

  • Ensure incorporation of guidelines from the Central Bank of Kenya Prudential Guidelines as banking best practice to all credit analysis.

  • Ensure efficient credit analysis customer support to Business Development teams through timely and coherent feedback within approved SLAs and TAT’s.

  • Carry out customer visits during analysis stage randomly or on need basis to familiarize with the borrower’s business, environment and operating environment.

  • Deliver quality credit proposals that are free of errors, flowing and coherent language to ensure appraisal and approval turnaround time is adhered to.

  • Interrogate and conduct background due diligence on
    all information submitted by business teams and customers as well as data on the specific business and external operating environment to corroborate each other. And adhere to policy.

  • Make independent analysis and judgment of credit cases.

  • Carry out quarterly post disbursement visits for loans

  • Perform any other duty assigned by supervisor from time to time.

    Key Competencies, Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business course from an accredited university.

  • 3-4 years cumulative work experience in a busy commercial bank or microfinance bank with a strong bias in Credit Analysis

  • Credit Analysis accreditation from a recognized professional institution will be an added advantage.

  • Working knowledge of Trade Finance Operations will be an added advantage

  • Proficiency in computer packages – Ms Word, Ms Excel and Ms Power point

  • Attention to detail, accuracy and diligence & analytical skillls

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

  • Strong negotiation and problem solving skills

  • Ability to work under pressure

    How to Apply

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