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Relationship Manager – Business Development at SMEP Microfinance Bank
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (29 Sep 2026) Deadline: 2 Oct 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
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Job Description
The Relationship Manager – Business Development leads branch teams to achieve the bank’s growth targets, developing strategic plans, driving sales performance and expanding the loan portfolio. The role focuses on client acquisition, cross‑selling, and maintaining a balanced asset‑liability book while ensuring high‑quality loan underwriting. A bachelor’s degree, advanced qualifications and ten years of banking experience are required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/HND) with an MBA, MSc or professional certification preferred
- • Minimum of 10 years experience in the financial sector, including at least 3 years in a management role
- • Strong knowledge of loan portfolio management, banking operations and the T24 system
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead branch managers and staff to achieve business development goals and sales targets
- • Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the bank’s objectives
- • Drive client acquisition, cross‑selling and portfolio profitability across target sectors
- • Manage and grow a balanced asset‑liability book while maintaining loan quality
- • Conduct market research and provide insights to support business decisions
- • Mentor and train staff, fostering a high‑performance culture