Relationship Officers at EdFin Microfinance Bank

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                     

1.      Promotion of products and origination of new clients

• Build and maintain portfolio of quality clients rapidly and consistently to reach target portfolio within assigned period. 
• Liaise with community organizations, business associations, and individual entrepreneurs;
• Identify potential clients;
• Sensitize potential clients on all aspects of the loan program: procedures to apply, the terms and conditions, the incentives for good performance, and penalties for late repayment and default.

2.     Conduct loan evaluations according to policies and procedures

• Develop an accurate evaluation of each client’s capacity and willingness to repay the requested loan.
• Correctly complete loan application and evaluation process
• Arrange and undertake business site visits;
• Verify and cross-check all information relevant to the loan application and evaluation;
• Evaluate the willingness and capacity to repay of the client;
• Ensure an appropriate guarantee is in place and documented;
• Determine and present loan terms and conditions to credit committee.

3.     Credit committee member

• Participate in credit committees providing input on other members’ loan proposals;
• Prepare and present own loan proposals to credit committee.

 4.     Provide high-quality customer service

• Develop relationship with each client to support the business success and cultivate loyalty.
• Monitor client business progress to identify any potential problems;
• Offer suggestions and referrals where appropriate and within company policy;
• Demonstrate a concern and build client rapport.

5.     Manage and recover late repayments

• Implement late repayment recovery procedures of the Bank
• Achieve and maintain targets on portfolio at risk and loan loss;
• Emphasize the importance of on-time repayment with clients;
• Monitor repayment reports daily and client behavior patterns.

6.     Build community rapport

• Become knowledgeable and known in the assigned geographic zone.
• Build rapport with community, business associations and leaders;
• Be known and visible in the community;
• Develop goodwill of community towards the Bank.

7.      Support the Team

• Provide support to peers and others within the Bank in uplifting its values and policies.