• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Credit Risk


• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the Credit Risk team, end-to-end strategy roadmap and execution 


• Ensure proactive advocacy and steadfast adherence to Credit policies


• Design Credit policies tailored to the unique dynamics of Kuda MFB in Nigeria


• Build and operate the underwriting function for both consumer and business credit


• Managing a team of underwriters, providing guidance, training, and feedback to ensure consistency and adherence to established underwriting standards


• Spearhead active and compliant collection practices, demonstrating a commitment to regulatory standards and guidelines 


• Lead the strategic implementation of Credit initiatives within the Nigerian market, aligning efforts with organizational objectives


• Establish, build and actively manage various relationships with external partners

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership position specifically within Credit Risk Management


• Extensive background in financial services or Fintech, underscoring a deep understanding of the industry's nuances and dynamics


• Solid understanding of Credit regulation within the Nigeria banking industry


• In-depth hands-on expertise in the administration of Credit Risk policies, the Credit underwriting process, Credit Risk scoring methodologies, and precise calculation of unit costs for risk products


• BSc in Accounting, Economics, Banking, Finance and Commerce (or relevant fields)