Umba
Umba is recruiting a Credit Manager (Maternity Reliever) to lead credit and collections operations across the organization. This full-time Administration Jobs position in Kenya offers the opportunity to manage loan portfolios, oversee team performance, and drive risk mitigation strategies on a rolling basis.
📋 Job Overview
- Category: Administration Jobs, Banking Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time Jobs
- Location: Nairobi
- Company: Umba
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Last Updated: April 9, 2026
Credit Manager (Maternity Reliever) at Umba – Umba Kenya Job Details
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Provide strong leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the credit and collections teams, including training and performance management.
- Set clear performance targets for both credit underwriting and collections, and ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds them.
- Foster a high-performance culture that promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Credit & Collections Operations Management
- Oversee the end-to-end credit lifecycle, including loan application review, credit evaluation, approval, disbursement, and post-disbursement monitoring.
- Develop and implement efficient credit and collections policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Strengthen collections strategies, ensuring timely follow-ups, debt recovery, and resolution of delinquent accounts.
- Collaborate closely with sales and other departments to ensure seamless operations and a positive customer experience.
Risk Assessment, Portfolio Monitoring & Mitigation
- Assess the creditworthiness of applicants through detailed analysis of financial information, credit reports, and supporting documentation.
- Make informed credit decisions while balancing Business growth and risk.
- Monitor portfolio performance, including arrears, delinquency trends, and recovery rates.
- Implement proactive risk mitigation and collections strategies to minimize defaults and optimize portfolio quality.
Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
- Ensure all credit and collections activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Maintain adherence to internal policies as well as AML and KYC requirements.
- Work closely with compliance teams to uphold data integrity and proper documentation standards.
Reporting, Insights & Continuous Improvement
- Prepare and present regular reports on credit and collections performance, including key metrics such as approval rates, portfolio quality, and recovery rates.
- Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to enhance credit processes, strengthen collections, and improve overall portfolio profitability.
🎯 How to Apply
To apply for this job please visit umba.applytojob.com.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The Credit Manager (Maternity Reliever) at Umba job in Kenya requires strong experience in credit management, loan underwriting, and collections operations. You should demonstrate team leadership skills, proficiency in financial analysis and credit risk assessment, and knowledge of AML and KYC compliance requirements. A background in Administration Jobs with proven portfolio management experience is essential for this full-time role.
When you apply for Credit Manager (Maternity Reliever) Kenya, you will lead credit and collections teams, oversee the entire loan lifecycle from application review to post-disbursement monitoring, and develop credit policies and procedures. You'll also assess creditworthiness, monitor portfolio performance including delinquency trends, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare performance reports. Administration Jobs positions like this require balancing business growth with effective risk mitigation strategies.
To apply for the Credit Manager (Maternity Reliever) at Umba position in Kenya, submit your application through Job Vacancies Now before the rolling deadline closes. Ensure your CV highlights relevant credit management experience, team leadership achievements, and compliance knowledge. This Administration Jobs opportunity in Kenya welcomes applications from candidates with demonstrated expertise in portfolio management and collections strategy.
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