Senior Financial Risk and Credit Evaluation Specialist

Formation / Diplômes

Credit Analyst (1 Position(s)) Job Location : Head Office Job Purpose: Conduct thorough evaluations of credit facility proposals—whether for new or existing arrangements—in a timely and high-quality manner, adhering to robust credit and financial standards. Main Responsibilities: We provide professional credit services to business units by rigorously assessing and evaluating both new and existing credit facility requests, ensuring alignment with sound credit and financial principles while minimizing risk exposure to the bank. Provide expert credit assessments to evaluate whether credit proposals align with established criteria, ensuring counterparty credit risk remains within acceptable limits, and make independent recommendations on suitable proposals—including the terms or conditions required to mitigate exposure. Analyze and assess incoming information to develop a comprehensive comprehension of operational frameworks that drive financial gain or organizational value while also identifying and evaluating potential risks. Justify your decisions assertively while ensuring the integrity of the business relationship remains uncompromised. Leverage comprehensive industry and market data to detect and analyze contextual threats that may impact both current and prospective clients. Cultivate productive partnerships with business stakeholders to enhance the quality and efficiency of business proposals and shorten turnaround times.

Collaborate on shared accountability for business recommendations. Evaluate any degrading exposures uncovered throughout the review process and determine and implement—or propose—corrective measures to mitigate risk and restore optimal positioning. Ensure strict adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while maintaining the integrity and quality of credit proposals. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of lending practices within diverse industry sectors, including but not limited to mining, tourism, and agriculture, as well as the regulatory frameworks governing these sectors. Demonstrates a thorough grasp of credit principles and the potential risks inherent in lending and financial decision-making. Demonstrated proficiency in fostering strong professional relationships within corporate or credit-related settings.

• Knowledge of the Bank Credit Products
• Detailed knowledge of credit analysis techniques
• Analytical and numerate
• Communications and presentation skills

Negotiation skills Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Business, or a closely related field is required. A master’s degree in business administration or a related field will be considered a valuable asset for this position.

Expérience

• Banking certification(s) is an added advantage Requires a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in credit-related functions within the banking industry. Prior to banking experience, particularly in lending to micro and small enterprises (Uses) as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will be considered advantageous. NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and achieving gender balance. We strongly encourage applications from female candidates and individuals with disabilities. Please note that NMB Bank Plc does not require any payment of fees during the application or recruitment process. If you encounter any solicitation requesting a fee, kindly disregard it. Only shortlisted applicants will be

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