Senior Recovery Manager- Corporate Recoveries

To lead a team of corporate recovery managers in evaluating, developing, and monitoring recovery action plans for non-performing large corporate accounts at minimal costs while maintaining compliance with credit policies and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement tailored recovery strategies and action plans for non-performing debts to maximize recoveries and turnarounds.
• Lead detailed negotiations with customers to secure commitment to strategies that address business and bank risk concerns.
• Reduce non-performing debts through aggressive recovery efforts and viable restructuring options.
• Ensure full compliance with credit policies and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) prudential guidelines.
• Minimize recovery costs by vetting invoices and negotiating upfront fees.
• Coach, guide, and motivate staff to enhance efficiency, productivity, and professional development.
• Recover written-off debts in alignment with prudential guidelines.
• Proactively develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, and foster cooperative relationships across the client value chain.
• Recommend new lending propositions and strategies, demonstrating sound judgment for deals within discretion and providing analysis for decisions beyond discretion.
• Supervise and monitor direct reports to ensure effective execution of recovery plans and compliance with agreed settlement arrangements.
• Review facilities through Credit Quest to determine optimal recovery options, including restructuring and asset classifications.
• Engage in correspondence with internal and external customers to facilitate recovery processes.
• Conduct meetings with debtors and service providers, including official visits to their operations.
• Supervise and guide direct reports to ensure alignment with recovery objectives.
• Monitor debtors’ compliance with agreed settlement arrangements to ensure timely execution.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Credit, including at least 8 years managing distressed corporate assets
• At least 5 years’ experience in bank operations, with a strong background in financial analysis and reporting

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV. 

To be considered your application must be received by Friday 26^th September 2025.

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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