Loan Officer at ImpactHER Africa

ImpactHER is an impact driven nonprofit organization that seeks to empower African female entrepreneurs by bridging the gender business financing gap so as to help African female entrepreneurs realize their full economic potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Loan Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

About the job

• Our organization is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Loan Officer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in loan analysis and management, with a passion for supporting small and medium businesses.
• In this role, you will play a vital part in guiding and mentoring SME businesswomen through the loan application process, as well as analyzing loan applications.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor women entrepreneurs through the loan application process, providing expert advice and support.
• Analyze loan applications, assessing financial viability, creditworthiness, and risk factors.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis, including reviewing financial statements, cash flow projections, and credit histories.
• Evaluate collateral and other assets to determine loan eligibility and terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with lending policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing support to loan recipients, monitoring loan performance and offering assistance as needed.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in loan analysis and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in loan analysis and management, preferably in a financial institution or microfinance setting.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including credit analysis, risk assessment, and lending regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make informed decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for supporting women entrepreneurs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English (proficiency in other languages is a plus).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as subject of email.