DBN is recruiting a Manager: Business Operation, to be based in Rundu, Namibia.
Description
- The Manager Business Generation - Rundu is responsible for advising and supporting clients, conducting financial analysis, modelling, and risk assessment, and overseeing SME analysts to ensure efficient operations, compliance, and the granting of sound development loans while minimizing risk
- PATERSON GRADE D2
Duties
- Operational Management:
- Develop and implement a dedicated deal origination and business generation strategy
- Perform detailed analysis of loan applications, including financial analysis, valuations, financial modelling, risk analysis, sector / industry analysis and site visits
- Appraise and evaluate new loan applications and investment proposals
- Draft an appraisal report and make appropriate recommendations for approval
- Provide support to the Head: SME Finance with the utilization and refinement of the analysis system to analyse economic, industry and sector factors that may be key to driving success/failure in that sector and thus influence decision making
- Provide advisory support to clients, including conducting client consultations, offering recommendations for possible business support to
build the capacity of existing clients and their business plans, conduct a needs analysis of the business/ enterprise and maintain sound client relationships with existing clients
- Provide information and ad hoc administrative services, including reports related to loan book data and economic factors and other periodic standardised reports
- People Management:
- Lead and coach direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Set performance standards/ key performance indicators for the team and track daily and/or accordance with the annual performance reviews
Requisites
- Education, Experience and Skills:
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Commerce (NQF level 7) from a NQA recognized tertiary institution
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management or project finance, preferably within a financial institution, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Strong background in lending and deal origination
- Good grasp of credit principles ideally in a Banking environment
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Sound customer orientation or focus
- Resilience and sound planning and organising skills
- Well-developed interpersonal sensitivity and teamwork orientation
- Attention to detail, analytical skills and evaluation skills
Notes
- The DBN offers market related remuneration packages commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Applications will be treated in strictest confidence
- Interested candidates should forward their resumes, which should include three contactable references and certified supporting documents
- Applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks after the closing date must accept that their applications were not considered favourably
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
2. Application