Job Title : Microbusiness Manager

Job Location: Blantyre

Company Name : Sycamore Credit Limited

The Microbusiness Manager will be reporting to Sycamore Credit Limited Chief Operations Officer. He/she will in charge of Business Department by providing leadership to Relationship Officers (Loan Officers) that will lead to achievement of institutional goals.  He/She will be responsible for business growth, portfolio management, and client retention.

The role will include:

• To oversee the day-to-day operations of the microbusiness section
• To assist in the expansion of Sycamore Credit Limited client base and achieve growth targets
• To ensure that arrears and defaults are maintained at or below targeted levels
• To develop a valuable relationship based and sales – oriented culture that maximizes productivity and fosters good staff morale.
• Planning, organizing, coordination and management of the execution process for destined results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or marketing or banking or any other business related field with 3 years’ work experience. Diploma with 7 years of work experience or more working in a microfinance institution.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, particularly lending, credit and risk management.
• Good valuable customer relationship management skills
• Knowledge of economy/markets where Sycamore Credit Limited is operating
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire to work with the economically active and willingness to help creating wealth for Sycamore Credit Limited customers

• 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.