Chief Operating Officer – Retail Loans – First Capital Bank Botswana

Closing Date: Tuesday, 12 February, 2019
Job Category: Management
Job Location: Gaborone

Are you a self-starter? Are you looking for a challenging, yet exciting opportunity to grow and develop?

First Capital Bank Botswana is looking for a suitably qualified individual for the above position.

• Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
• Sets the strategic and policy guidelines for the Banks Retail Loans Department
• Establishes initiatives to expand the organisation’s retail lending product lines and markets and
• Optimizes the existing retail lending business processes

 

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the end to end operations of the Retail Loans
• Department to ensure profitability
• Setting comprehensive goals for business development
• Setting the strategic direction for Retail Lending Department

Key Responsibilities

• To be accountable for the delivery of systems, operations and the general operating model in Botswana and overtime in the Group
• Design, plan and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for business growth and success
• Establish policies and procedures that promote company culture and vision
• Oversee daily operations and the work of the Retail Loan Department
• Analyze and interpret data and metrics
• Create reports for management
• Maintain relationships with partners and vendors
• Minimum Education or Qualifications:
• Must have worked at least 10 years as COO with Pan African and other International Experience
• MA in Business Administration or similar relevant field
• International consumer lending experience

Key Skills and Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of different business functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing etc.
• Hands on experience in fundraising, strategic planning, business development and mergers and acquisitions
• Familiarity with IT/Business infrastructure and an in-depth understanding of systems engineering
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Leadership and people management skills
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Knowledge of other African languages a plus

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications, together with certified copies of academic and/or professional certificates, indentity card, references and their latest updated CV to either of the following:

Head of Human Resources, First Capital Bank Limited, P. O. Box 5548, Gaborone, or

Hand delivered at our new Head Office in the CBD, Plot 74768, 2nd Commerical Road on the New Lobatse Road

Please note:

Candidates should NOT attach original documents to the application form

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification