Portfolio Officer is responsible for underwriting, credit monitoring, and managing the Bank’s various loan portfolios to achieve efficiencies and quality of the process and related lending products and services.
Sell loan products and meet loan production targets
Perform business development tasks, including managing the pipeline by generating leads and referral business, and maintaining relationships with existing and past clients
Meet and communicate with applicants to explain the risks and benefits, as well as the terms of loan products and government regulations
Obtain relevant information and evaluate apllicants' financial status, including credit history, debt-to-income ratio, and appraisal reports, to determine recommendation for loan approval
Ensure all necessary information and documentation is submitted
Consistently deliver first-class customer service
Follow up with customer on over due repayment (Recovery)
Payments- to vendors, transfers to customers
Requirements and Skills
BSc Degree in Finance, Economics or a related field
2 - 4 years work experience.
Proven working experience as a Loan Officer
Familiarity with computers and banking applications/software
Solid understanding of direct/indirect lending products and practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Customer satisfaction orientation and sales competencies