Credit Officer at FINCA International

Location: Owerri, Imo
Job Level: Entry level

Job Brief

• We are recruiting for Credit (Loan) Officers to join FINCA Microfinance bank Limited, Owerri, Nigeria.
• This is an entry level position with a direct report to Customer Relationship Supervisor or as may be assigned.
• The Credit Officer shall be responsible to effectively develop, manage and maintain high quality loans and savings portfolio.
• S/he is also responsible in the close monitoring of repayment behaviours and ensure to keep the savings portfolio active.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with Team Leader in developing weekly/monthly plans with regards to client mobilization and individual performance goals.
• Maintain a good knowledge of assigned market geographical area and understand clients need with competing products.
• Research and develop business opportunities within assigned geographical zone and assist marketing department with market research and impact studies upon request.
• Market all FINCA Products and Services to potential clients by using the promotional tools as approved by management.
• Responsible in acquisition and management of loans and savings portfolio; Loan initiation, processing, monitoring and repayment.
• Conduct a thorough loan analysis to ascertain customer’s payment capacity and willingness; evaluate the credit risk before Credit Committee Meetings.
• Reduce liquidity risk by aggressively reducing dormant savings accounts.
• Ensure each loan disbursed are in compliance with FINCA lending procedures, policies and methodology.
• Prepare and present report as assigned by your Team Leader/ Branch Manager.
• Compile credit files with required documentation and hand over to back office staff for processing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND with minimum of 2nd Class Lower (2.2) or Credit in any related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year experience (NYSC Inclusive) in a client facing sales role shall be an added advantage.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Basic mathematical and analytical skills required.

Critical Competencies:

• Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interest; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Motivation Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Task calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/ Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Set goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.