Loan Officer

This Loan Officer role, based in Nairobi, is a crucial position within Newark Frontiers, a microfinance institution. Newark Capital (the operating entity) is a credit lending company dedicated to providing instant access to accessible, affordable, and valuable loans for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with a strong focus on customer experience. Newark Capital is headquartered in Kikuyu Town with offices spanning Ngóng, Dagoreti, Ruiru, Wangige, Kikuyu, Limuru, Kiambu, and Juja.

As a Loan Officer, you will be responsible for applying your financial knowledge and customer service skills to manage the credit and loan processing cycle, particularly focused on microfinance operations.

Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the following essential requirements:

• Education: A Diploma or Degree (BA/BSc/HND) in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in credit or loan processing. Previous experience in microfinance is highly preferred.
• Core Competencies & Skills:
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Familiarity with loan management systems.