Senior-level Business, strategic management jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

4 jobs found

Umba

Head of SME Business

Nairobi

Kenya

AAA Growers

PA- Managing Director

Nairobi

Kenya

Blue Ventures

Director of Partnerships

Nairobi

Kenya

Feed The Children

Regional Director Africa

Nairobi

Kenya

KCB Group

Senior Manager Oil, Gas & Extractives

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Equity Bank Kenya

Head of Structuring, Kenya and Cluster Lead (Africa)

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
M-KOPA

Senior Growth Marketing Manager - Retention & LTV

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Tatu City

Corporate Account Executive

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Habitat for Humanity

Associate Director, Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications

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Coca-Cola

Director, Commercialization, ECAF

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Umba

Computers + 1 more

Head of SME Business

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Master’s degree is an added advantage
  • Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in SME banking or business development
  • Proven track record in lending, sales, and portfolio management
  • Experience managing and leading sales teams


Responsibilities

SME Client Acquisition & Lending Growth

  • Drive acquisition and onboarding of SME and MSME clients.
  • Deliver SME and MSME lending disbursement targets.
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline and improve conversion rates.

Portfolio Productivity & Revenue Optimisation

  • Manage average loan size and yield to ensure profitability.
  • Drive utilisation of approved credit limits.
  • Ensure sustainable and quality growth of the SME loan book.

Deposits Mobilisation & Liability Growth

  • Deliver net deposit growth targets across SME customers.
  • Increase proportion of low-cost deposits (CASA).
  • Optimise cost of funds on SME deposits.
  • Drive fee income from SME transactional banking activities.

Portfolio Quality & Risk Management

  • Maintain portfolio quality within acceptable thresholds.
  • Ensure early identification and resolution of arrears.
  • Uphold strong credit underwriting, monitoring, and reporting standards.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Market Intelligence & Business Strategy

  • Monitor SME market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
  • Provide input into product development and commercial strategy.

Sales Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead SME sales teams to achieve aggregated targets.
  • Drive staff productivity (business per staff).
  • Conduct performance management, coaching, and development.
  • Maintain acceptable attrition levels and succession planning.


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