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Gulf African Bank is Kenya’s premier Shari’ah-compliant Islamic bank, guided by ethical and fair banking practices for all clients, regardless of faith. The bank supports individuals and businesses—especially SMEs—through innovative financing and advisory services, fostering growth in a principled framework.
Senior Manager, Business Credit Support job at Gulf African Bank | Apply Now
Nairobi, Kenya
Gulf African Bank is Kenya’s premier fully Shari’ah-compliant bank, providing a range of financial services grounded in Islamic finance principles. It is committed to excellence, innovation, and financial inclusivity, supporting both individual and corporate clients in achieving their goals.
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Full Time
Deadline:
29 Aug 2025
Job Title
Senior Manager, Business Credit Support job at Gulf African Bank
Gulf African Bank
Job Description
This role involves providing strategic guidance on credit trends, continuously enhancing credit processes, monitoring portfolio health, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing proposal reviews, ensuring timely submissions, conducting portfolio assessments, supporting distressed accounts, and offering client-level support. The role also includes mentoring team members, enforcing AML/KYC/Shari’ah compliance, and preparing strategic reports for senior management and the board.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Provide expert credit advisory and sector-specific guidance.
Drive continuous improvement in credit processes and policy.
Facilitate collaboration between business units and credit teams, including joint customer visits.
Oversee timely and quality review of business credit proposals, ensuring SLA adherence.
Conduct quarterly portfolio reviews to monitor performance and early warning indicators.
Manage annual portfolio reviews, covenant tracking, and stress testing.
Monitor distressed accounts and alert on early warning signs.
Support asset pipeline evaluation to ensure viable credit onboarding.
Partner with Relationship Managers for efficient client credit disbursements and call reporting.
Deliver regular analytics on turnaround times, portfolio quality, and restructuring; prepare management and board-level reports.
Mentor and develop credit analysts, fostering performance and engagement.
Ensure operational excellence through complete and compliant credit documentation.
Enforce AML, KYC, Shari’ah, and other regulatory standards; address audit findings promptly.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Professional finance/credit qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or Credit Management are required.
7–10 years of experience in commercial banking or credit risk, with proven leadership.
Deep understanding of credit underwriting, portfolio management, and sectoral analysis.
Outstanding analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
