Head of Early Warning And Remedial Management.

Our client, full-service regional banking institution with operations in close to 30 countries on the continent looking to fill the position of Head of Early Warning and Remedial Management for its operations in Kenya. Reporting to the Head, Credit and Risk Management, the job holder will be accountable for the proactive management of the portfolio to prevent deterioration and increase the volume of recoveries of non-performing loans.

Key responsibilities:
Lead and motivate the early warning and remedial management team to achieve the department KPI’s and execute infrastructure initiatives and projects.
Determine strategies to minimize risks and maximize returns in the areas of asset disposal; restructuring and rescheduling; and litigation.
Review credit agreements and ensure credit and administrative compliance.
Interface with the legal department on collateral documentation/perfection.
Interface with relationship manager primarily and in some cases with clients directly for dispute resolution.
Carry out site visits to branches and business units, and accompany relationship managers when visiting clients to verify quantitative analysis on the ground.
Ensure weekly recovery reports are prepared and presented to respective management groups as required.
Recruit, manage, develop and retain team members. Provide coaching and training and a of team members to ensure their career development. Manage team performance and recommend salary increases and promotions and disciplinary actions when appropriate
Define and ensure consistent application of and operational compliance with company policies and guidelines in relation to collections

Position Requirements
A graduate in Business or related discipline with 5 to 10 years of loan administration experience, especially in the area of distressed loans.
Knowledgeable in all areas of documentation and reporting, having worked with external entities such as law firms and agent banks to ensure credit agreement compliance.
Knowledge of risk, control, operations, and IT processes in a corporate credit environment
Excellent communication skills and good team player
Confident, an excellent communicator and influence who commands authority and has superior negotiation skill.
Fluency in Kiswahili and English

Remuneration: The salary range for this position is between KShs 300,000 to KShs 400,000 gross per month plus benefits. The salary offered will be dependent incumbents experience and demonstrable contribution.

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefit package, to recruit @tgagroupea.com by Tuesday 14th June 2011.

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