Manager, Product Lending

4 days ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Standard Bank Group Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To own and execute the lending product strategy, delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that drive loan growth and profitability. The role ensures end-to-end product management, leveraging insights and data to create compelling propositions, while collaborating across functions to enable seamless execution and compliance.

Qualifications
Type of Qualification:
First Degree

Industry:
Banking & Financial Institutions

Experience Required
5 - 7 years

Core Competencies
Strategic Ownership, Execution & Delivery

Analytical & Insight-Driven and Data-Driven Decision Making

Self-Leadership, Accountability & Prioritization Skills

Ability to Create Compelling Propositions and Customer-Centric Mindset

Commercial Acumen

Digital & Innovation Mindset

Regulatory & Risk Awareness

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Challenging Ideas
  • Developing Strategies
  • Generating Ideas
  • Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies:

  • Customer Understanding
  • Product Knowledge
  • Risk Reporting
  • Risk Response Strategy
  • Risk/ Reward Thinking

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