Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Post:Product Manager - Microcredit
Organization:Bayport Management Limited
Location:Pretoria,South Africa

Opportunity Type: Job

 About the Organization:
Bayport Management Limited (BML) was founded in 2001 and is incorporated in Mauritius as a holdings company for a number of current and future subsidiaries. It provides financial services tailored to the needs of consumers in developing markets. BML services are available in Botswana, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Colombia, and Mozambique.

About the Job:
BML is seeking a Product Manager - Microcredit to help drive its microcredit offering in Sub Saharan Africa. S/he will work closely with the local operations to set up microcredit operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  •     Help the group to identify markets to launch microcredit operations;
  •     Work closely with local CEO's and teams to drive the company's mission and vision;
  •     Use industry knowledge to build and implement relevant product offerings;
  •     Play an active part in building the in country roll out plans;
  •     Assist in developing targets for local markets;
  •     Support the local team in the areas of credit policy, setting up of operations, implementation of policies and procedures, recruitment, and training;
  •     Responsible and accountable for the growth of loan book in relation to budget;
  •     Responsible for helping the local team to manage the arrears process and to ensure that delinquency is kept at desired levels;
  •     Identify and implement innovation which helps the business to achieve its objectives.

Qualifications:
  •     University degree in the area of Commerce and Business;
  •     At least 5 years relevant professional experience of which a part of that must have been at management level;
  •     Proven background in successful implementation of microcredit program(s);
  •     Specific experience in Sub Saharan Africa is a positive.
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Posted: 29 Sep 2013
Closing Date: 30 Oct 2013

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to daniel@idosh.com

Contact:
Daniel Goss
daniel@idosh.com

1 Bridge Lane
Golders Green
London
nw110ea
United Kingdom

Telephone: 447792213906
How to Apply
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.193132