HEAD, CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Job Summary:
The Head, Credit Risk Management is the custodian of the Bank’s credit risk policies processes and procedures with the objective of providing leadership, direction, preserving and enhancing the Bank’s risk capital and financial sustainability in line with best practices. The position holder manages the approval process for new loans and restructuring of existing loans by performing financial and credit analysis to establish credit worthiness; performs credit reviews and due diligence; manages the Bank’s Credit Risk Assessment System (CRAS) and proposes any necessary changes to the platform; ensures adequacy and consistency of loan provisions and classification; manages the periodic re-review process to ensure in-house credit information is up to date; and prepares reports for the Management Risk Committee and the Board.
The Head, Credit Risk Management is the custodian of the Bank’s credit risk policies processes and procedures with the objective of providing leadership, direction, preserving and enhancing the Bank’s risk capital and financial sustainability in line with best practices. The position holder manages the approval process for new loans and restructuring of existing loans by performing financial and credit analysis to establish credit worthiness; performs credit reviews and due diligence; manages the Bank’s Credit Risk Assessment System (CRAS) and proposes any necessary changes to the platform; ensures adequacy and consistency of loan provisions and classification; manages the periodic re-review process to ensure in-house credit information is up to date; and prepares reports for the Management Risk Committee and the Board.
Job Specifications:
- A Masters degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or Mathematics. A relevant professional qualification will have added advantage;
- A minimum of 8 -10 years of post-qualification experience in a commercial banking or development finance institution performing demonstrable corporate credit risk analysis functions with the ability to analyse risk based transactions i.e. trade finance, project and infrastructure finance loans, structured finance and a general knowledge of traded and capital market products;
- Strong quantitative orientation with modelling knowledge and hands-on skills in IT;
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and manage priorities with strong professional independence;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Applications should include a resume, passport size photo, contact address and names and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Inquiries should be sent to sheila.amule@ptabank.org
Applications can be sent directly to the above e-mail address or to the following physical address, on or before 28th February 2013:
The Director, Human Resources and Administration,
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank),
Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22nd Floor,
P. O. Box 48596 00-100,
Nairobi,
KENYA
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank),
Bishop’s Road, NSSF Complex 22nd Floor,
P. O. Box 48596 00-100,
Nairobi,
KENYA
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