Senior Manager, Credit and Analytics

Kenya. Posted 19 days ago

The role

You will diagnose and steer the credit portfolio through reporting and reviews. You will also manage pricing for growth and margin and lead BI delivery for Kenya.

What you will do

Run weekly, monthly and quarterly credit reporting
Lead the portfolio review with fraud and collections inputs
Find the cause of performance slips and lead the response
Represent credit on regulatory matters
Lead credit bureau decisions
Price payment plans to support sales growth and credit health
Test credit assumptions behind new plans
Forecast how initiatives move unit economics
Own BI delivery for Kenya
Set standards for data quality and metric definitions

Required qualifications

Seasoned, demonstrable record in credit risk and portfolio performance within financial services
Experience in consumer lending or PAYGO in emerging markets
Grasp of how credit outcomes connect to pricing, unit economics and margin
Top-tier analytical capability building models and insights from multi-source data with code-based tools and BI platforms
Ability to design experiments and turn results into recommendations
Demonstrable ability to use AI tools effectively within real business workflows
Proven experience leading BI or analytics delivery
Experience directing analysts and managers
Ability to influence decisions at General Manager and executive level

Nice to have

A quantitative degree
A postgraduate qualification
CFA
ACCA
CPA
FRM

Benefits

Diverse development programs
Coaching partnerships
On-the-job training
Family-friendly policies
Prioritize well-being
Flexibility

Before you apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Pre-employment background checks include criminal records, identification verification, academic qualifications, employment dates and employer references

About the company

M-KOPA has unlocked more than $2 billion in credit for 10 million customers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company is recognized by the Financial Times, CNBC, and TIME.