Senior Credit Analyst at Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc
Zanaco Bank Plc is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following job aimed at contributing to the Bankâs strategic vision, in the Commercial Division under the Corporate & Investment Banking at Kitwe Business Centre:
Origination and review of Corporate & Investment Banking credit applications for presentation to Credit Department, Main Credit Committee and Board for approval. Pro- actively support the sales force by assessing credit risk of assigned portfolio/accounts with a view to minimizing loss and maximizing Risk Adjusted Revenues through the Credit review process and assist with account maintenance
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
· Analyse corporate customersâ risk using credit skills, ratio analysis, cash flow projections using bankâs provided platforms, evaluation of parent support policies, credit grading and judgment of management and strategy
· Jointly structure facilities with Relationship Managers to meet individual clientâs needs with a view to maximizing earnings and minimizing risk and bad debts
· To understand customer needs and inherent credit risk and act upon them
· Carry out research work and analyze market information so as to counter competitive pressures
· To ensure that all credit conforms to internal Credit Policy and regulatory guidelines
· Monitoring of credit quality and risk with the Relationship Manager by highlighting early warning signs of credit deterioration.
· Obtaining and analysis of financial statements and raising appropriate concerns
· Recommending minimum pricing ranges/ risk margins using exiting tools
· Regular review of credit worthiness of clients using credit scoring techniques and other monitoring tools that may be available from time to time
· Audit preparedness at all times and Prompt co-operation with regulators and internal auditors where we have been inspected by regulators/internal audit
· Any special projects or adhoc roles that may be assigned
MANAGEMENT DIMENSION
· Review all Commercial /F & A MCC credit papers with turnaround time of 5 days and 12 days for renewals and new business respectively
· Internal NPS for NEW applications
· Accompany Relationship Managers on Client Calls. One Mandatory call pre-review call.
· Undertake financial spreading and credit risk scoring using Moodyâs Analytics tool
· Corporate credit- written escalation to Unit Head within 3 days of occurrence of any challenges in the credit process
· Credit application register and turnaround Time (TAT)to be completed for all applications
· Ensure own continuous professional development
· Ensure own Leave management for self does not exceed maximum of 5 carry over days by year end
· To ensure monthly tracking of Credit application turnaround time (TAT)
Grade 12 Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects.
· University degree in a Business-related Field or professional qualification from a recognized university.
· Diploma in Banking and Finance as added advantage
· Minimum of six (6) years in a related role particularly in a corporate credit
· Expertise in credit structuring, evaluating risk, financial analysis and industry analysis.
· An in-depth knowledge of advanced lending techniques, products, trade finance, cash management or Investment instruments.
· Demonstrated selling, negotiation and communication skills.
· Demonstrates Sound knowledge of business conditions, banking and commercial laws and regulations.
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ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO.
Zanaco provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment (women are encouraged to apply).