Product Head-Secured Asset Finance - Lusaka - Lusaka, Zambia
- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #17841 |
Job Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Company Type | Finance/ Micro Finance |
Job Role | Product Head-Secured Asset Finance - Lusaka |
Joining Date | ASAP |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | Neg |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Senior Management |
Years of Experience | 8 |
Residence Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | Zambian or Resident |
Degree | Degree |
Job Description
Create & nurture a vibrant, productive sales team and coordinate all the sales & marketing
activities in the region;
Lead in formulation and implementation of efficient collection strategies to enhance positive
business performance;
Ensure the portfolio is performing within or above the company acceptable limits and ensure
service levels meet or exceed customer expectations;
Coordinate the development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports;
Oversee daily operations of the department through supervision of direct reports and give
guidance on policies relating to lending;
Ensure development of tactical programs to pursue targeted goals and objectives of the
department;
Maintain and develop existing and new relationships to optimize quality of service, business
growth, and customer satisfaction;
Communicate strategy and results to the department’s employees and organize trainings to
improve technical skills of department staff;
Engage with the executive in broader organizational strategy planning and report key results to
inform decision making;
Develop best practices to achieve departmental goals and analyze any department related issues
and provide immediate resolutions;
Assist in employee recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion, retention and termination
activities;
Address employee grievances and build positive working environment for employees to improve
on productivity;
Develop department budgets and establish cost-reduction initiatives;
Monitor and evaluate the Relationship Officers performance to generate a healthy portfolio on a
monthly basis, including client satisfaction metrics;
Key Skills
Proficiency in MS Packages
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Project management
Ability to gather market intelligence
Ability to detect and solve institutional risks especially operational risks – Fraud and non-
repayment.
Good analytical skills
Report writing
Budgeting knowledge
Ability to undertake research
Leadership and organizational skills
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Strategic Vision and Agility
Capacity Building
Action-oriented
Problem-solving aptitude
Required Skills
Masters in a business-related field will be an added advantage
CPA (K)/CIFA qualification desirable
Minimum of Eight (8) years’ experience in asset finance or related field, with 5 years in management from an organization of similar size of operation.