Head of Credit

1 week ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Avenews Full time 1,500,000 - 3,000,000 per year

Job Opportunity: Head of Credit – Avenews

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Managing Director

Supervises: Credit Analyst

About the Role

Avenews, a CBK Licensed DCP, is seeking a highly experienced Head of Credit to provide strategic and operational leadership of our credit function. This is a senior role with full accountability for the credit lifecycle—from origination and approval to portfolio monitoring, collections, and recovery.

The ideal candidate will balance portfolio growth with credit quality, ensuring alignment with CBK Prudential Guidelines and regulatory requirements, while building a credit culture that is both commercially driven and risk-disciplined.

Key Responsibilities


• Lead execution of credit strategy in line with growth objectives and risk appetite.


• Develop and enforce credit policies, procedures, frameworks, and controls.


• Oversee credit origination and underwriting, ensuring sound risk assessments.


• Monitor portfolio performance, identify emerging risks, and recommend corrective actions.


• Direct collections and recovery strategies, including third-party agency oversight.


• Ensure full compliance with CBK Prudential Guidelines, provisioning, and CRB reporting.


• Lead, mentor, and develop credit teams to maintain excellence in performance and governance.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align credit operations with business strategy.

Candidate Qualifications

Education & Professional Background


• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (Master's degree preferred).


• Professional certification, such as FRM/CFA or Credit Management Certification, is an added advantage.


• Minimum 10 years' experience in credit risk management, especially for SMEs, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within banking, microfinance, or fintech. Experience with trade finance facilities would be an added advantage.

Technical & Regulatory Expertise


• Deep understanding of CBK Prudential Guidelines, POCAMLA, Data Protection Act, and CRB regulations.


• Strong expertise in credit analysis, portfolio risk monitoring, collections, and recoveries.


• Proven track record in developing and executing credit policies, frameworks, and strategies.

Leadership & Soft Skills


• Strong leadership, team management, and mentorship abilities.


• Excellent stakeholder management, including board reporting and regulator engagement.


• Data-driven thinker with the ability to balance commercial growth and credit discipline.


• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong decision-making skills.

Why Join Avenews?


• Be at the forefront of digitally-driven agri-trade finance in Kenya.


• Shape the credit strategy of a rapidly growing financial institution.


• Work in a high-impact role driving both commercial outcomes and financial inclusion.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to -

by 10th October 2025 with the subject line: Application – Head of Credit.

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