Job
1d left · 28 Sep 2026
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — Microfinance
Posted 2 hours ago
About the Role
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership, driving business growth, financial sustainability and operational excellence in line with regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Formulate and execute corporate strategy, business plans and operational budgets to ensure profitability and long-term viability.
- Ensure full compliance with Reserve Bank regulations, corporate-governance standards and internal risk policies.
- Lead portfolio growth, client acquisition, product diversification and institutional innovation.
- Oversee financial performance, capital management and stakeholder relations.
- Foster a high-performance, values-driven corporate culture.
Key responsibilities
- Formulate and execute corporate strategy, business plans and operational budgets to ensure profitability and long-term viability.
- Ensure full compliance with Reserve Bank regulations, corporate-governance standards and internal risk policies.
- Lead portfolio growth, client acquisition, product diversification and institutional innovation.
- Oversee financial performance, capital management and stakeholder relations.
- Foster a high-performance, values-driven corporate culture.
Requirements
Qualifications & experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree (MBA / M.Sc Finance) or professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, IOBZ) required.
- 8–10 years' experience in financial services, at least 5 at senior managerial/executive level in microfinance or retail banking.
- Deep knowledge of credit-risk management, microfinance operations and regulatory frameworks.
How to apply: submit a detailed CV and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications to [email protected], stating the exact position in the subject line, by Monday 28 September 2026, 12:00 noon. (The advert did not name the employer and uses a personal email — verify the employer before sharing personal documents.)
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree (MBA / M.Sc Finance) or professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, IOBZ) required.
- 8–10 years' experience in financial services, at least 5 at senior managerial/executive level in microfinance or retail banking.
- Deep knowledge of credit-risk management, microfinance operations and regulatory frameworks.
How to apply: submit a detailed CV and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications to [email protected], stating the exact position in the subject line, by Monday 28 September 2026, 12:00 noon. (The advert did not name the employer and uses a personal email — verify the employer before sharing personal documents.)