Senior-level Consulting, business support, auditing Jobs in Ruiru, Kenya

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Rose Avenue Consulting

Consulting + 2 more

Head of Credit - Wholesale Banking

Posted: 11 Nov 2026

Apply by: 20 Nov 2026

8 days left to apply

Job details

Contract Type

Description
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and approve wholesale credit proposals (new facilities, renewals, amendments and cancellations) in line with internal policies, market dynamics and financial analysis, escalating those beyond delegated authority.
  • Analyse and verify credit documentation, including financial statements and bank records, liaising with Wholesale Senior Relationship Managers and Relationship Managers for clarifications or additional information.
  • Conduct client visits, independently or with Relationship Managers, to gain deeper insight into the client’s business, operations and market environment.
  • Review credit decisions made by delegated authority holders within the unit to ensure consistency and adherence to policy.
  • Respond to audit requirements and ensure timely resolution of audit findings relating to the wholesale credit function.
  • Monitor the corporate credit portfolio, tracking renewals, limit expiries, early vintage performance indicators, migration and portfolio at risk (PAR).
  • Ensure compliance with turnaround times (TATs) and service level agreements for credit processing and approvals.
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of credit policies, manuals and risk frameworks.
  • Contribute to the creation and refinement of product standards and guidelines for wholesale lending programmes.
  • Prepare and deliver periodic reports on the wholesale credit portfolio, covering performance trends, risk indicators, limit utilisation and compliance metrics.
  • Ensure timely submission of reports to senior management, regulators and internal stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making and portfolio oversight.
  • Lead and mentor the wholesale credit team, ensuring high performance, accountability and a culture of proactive risk management and compliance.
Other Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field from a recognised institution.
  • Certified Credit Professional (CCP) or Diploma in Credit Management.
  • Professional certification in AKIB/CIB, CPA (K) or ACCA.
  • A Master’s degree in a business-related field from a recognised university is an added advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in credit risk, corporate banking or wholesale lending, of which at least three (3) years must be in a supervisory or team leadership role.
  • Experience with complex credit structures, syndicated loans or sector-specific lending is an added advantage.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of banking operations (international and domestic).
  • Credit risk principles and regulatory frameworks.
  • Wholesale credit analysis.
  • Portfolio oversight.
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
  • Good policy development and management capabilities.
  • Financial acumen.
  • Financial regulations (domestic and international).
  • Risk management and financial standards (domestic and international).
  • Project management.


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