Assistant Manager, Credit Risk – ()
Description
Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Assistant Manager, Credit Risk.
Job Purpose:
The Assistant Manager, Credit Risk is responsible for supporting the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of credit risk within the Bank. The role involves conducting credit risk analysis, reviewing risk exposure, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct credit risk assessments and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Monitor credit risk exposures and report any potential concerns to senior management.
- Support the development and implementation of credit risk policies and procedures.
- Analyze financial data and market trends to assess creditworthiness.
- Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to assess portfolio risks under varying conditions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance risk management frameworks.
- Assist in regulatory compliance and reporting requirements related to credit risk.
- Provide insights into credit risk strategies to support decision-making.
Qualifications
Qualifications And Experience
- BA/BS in Mathematics, Business, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or another Quantitative field; master’s degree is a plus.
- Risk management qualifications such as Global association of risk professionals (GARP) certifications, relevant ISO certifications such as ISO 3100, ISO 22301 is a must.
- Minimum 5 years’ successive employment in a Bank or a similar Financial Institution 2 of which must be in credit risk management
- Practical knowledge of Credit Products, Treasury products as well as a basic understanding of Credit Cycle/Treasury Cycles and Operational processes.
- Sound knowledge of risk management and risk governance practice
- Analytical and Visualization skills in any of the following: Excel, VBA, Python, R, and/or SQL is required.
- Any related professional certification is preferred.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Credit Risk Assessment – Ability to analyze financial statements, loan portfolios, and borrower risk profiles.
- Regulatory Compliance – Strong knowledge of CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) regulations, Basel II & III, IFRS 9, and credit risk guidelines.
- Financial Analysis & Modeling – Proficiency in assessing creditworthiness using financial ratios, stress testing, and credit scoring models.
- Portfolio Risk Management – Experience in monitoring non-performing loans (NPLs), loan provisions, and credit exposure limits.
- Credit Policy & Frameworks – Understanding of credit risk policies, risk appetite frameworks, and underwriting standards.
- Risk Reporting & Analytics – Ability to generate and interpret credit risk reports, loss forecasts, and early warning indicators.
- Technology & Data Analytics – Proficiency in MS Excel, SAS, Python, Power BI, or other credit risk analysis tools.
