Job Title : Chief Operations Officer

Job Location: Blantyre

Company Name : Sycamore Credit Limited

The Chief Operations Officer will be reporting to the Managing Director. He/she will oversee the overall management of business operations of Sycamore Credit Limited, including providing clear leadership and direction to the organization, ensuring solid operating and financial performance, recruiting and developing the talent needed to accomplish high performance standards and overseeing new operational systems and procedures. He/she will have primary responsibility for achieving the ambitious growth strategy and for positioning Sycamore Credit Limited as a leading provider of high-quality financial services in Malawi. This will include assuming leadership in four key areas:

• Overall business management and governance
• Strategic planning, Financial Management and business development
• Operations, Administration, Human resource and talent development
• Communications and external stakeholder relations
• Reporting to the board during board meetings

Requirements:

• University Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or similar (an MBA will be a distinct advantage)
• At least direct experience in financial services, at least 5 year of which should have been in senior management positions in a microfinance institution
• General knowledge of a wide range of micro banking products, including loans and savings
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to delegate effectively amongst teams and show commitment to the long-term development of the management team through coaching and mentoring
• Experience in a start-up environment strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work under pressure and ability to embrace and manage change at all times.
• Natural communicator and relationship-builder, with excellent written and verbal skills in English

The position will be based in Blantyre. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with their qualifications and experience.

Note: All shortlisted candidates will be subject to face to face interview, together with criminal checks and a security clearance.

Applications must consist of the following: • A comprehensive letter of application which includes: * Notice periods required in current position * Date of availability to commence employment * A complete CV attached thereto, which includes: * Thorough academic work * Responsibilities in each position held • copies of certificates • Contact Agness Kamanga on 0888207483 for any enquiries.

Forward your application, clearly stating the position for which you are applying, in the e-mail subject title, to: [email protected] and a copy to [email protected] by no later than close of business on 8 April 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.