Founded with a solutions oriented approach to solving commercial challenges, Sabi has grown to become a significant player in global supply chain services, focusing on the processes involved in the sourcing and distribution of physical goods and commodities across diverse global markets. We blend innovative technology with intuition to create solutions to support supply chain management, sustainability and compliance, and financial services. It goes beyond conventional service provision, serving as a dynamic tool for the growth of retail merchants, exporters, aggregators, distributors, importers, and manufacturers. Through Sabi's technology rails, businesses not only navigate challenges but expand their capabilities and reach on a global scale.

Core Values

User Focus – Always focused on building the best solutions for our users
Big minds - Innovate. Think big. Be open.
Always Deliver - Do the work. Be accountable. Collaborate.
Be Kind - Be considerate. Life is stressful enough.
Keep it Simple - Strip it down. Get to the essence.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Lead, Credit Analysis will be responsible for analyzing Sabi's lending/financing process, from evaluating clients’ creditworthiness to approving or rejecting financing/loan requests. This role will be responsible for leading the credit analysis team, assessing creditworthiness, and ensuring sound lending decisions are made in alignment with the company’s risk management policies. The successful candidate should have extensive experience in credit analysis, with a strong focus on agricultural financing and lending.

What you will be doing

Risk assessment of credit applications received from the commercial teams from different sectors (Agriculture, FMCG, Chemicals, etc.) and making recommendations for Management’s approval.
Preparation of Executive Summary in respect of application for the consideration of the Management Credit Committee (MCC).
Attending to queries and clarifying issues raised by Commercial Officers in respect of credit applications.
Carrying out periodic review of credit product papers to facilitate efficient workflow.
Participates in determining performance standards (especially turnaround time) and monitoring adherence to set targets as appropriate.
Acts as a resource person for training and development sessions for subordinates, other credit analysts and relationship/commercial managers in the market facing units.
Supervises the analysis and processing of approvals of credit requests from commercial unit.
Provides consulting and advisory functions for the business units in such areas as transaction structuring, interpretation of credit policy, etc.
Spearheads the implementation of various process improvement initiatives in order to drive higher efficiencies in the credit process.
Participates in credit strategy and credit policy formulation to ensure alignment with the organization’s objectives and goals.
Engages in joint calls with the commercial units to discuss credit transactions, and as part of the efforts to monitor the customers’ performance and risk profile.
Determines TurnAround Time targets and other performance standards and monitors progress to ensure that targets are met.
Acts on behalf of and performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Head Credit.

Requirements

Special Skills and Qualifications

B.Sc. in management, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, or its related field.
At least 5 years' work experience as a Credit Analyst in any commercial, Agriculture bank.
Hands-on experience with relevant credit/finance related software
Solid understanding of lending procedures.
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create and process financial spreadsheets.
Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
Strong data driven thinker, ideally with previous experience in commercial and operational areas
Self-starter; highly driven individual that will take ownership from the get-go and proactively look for improvement.
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work with a very diverse workforce.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical problem solving and strategic thinking skills
High integrity with zero tolerance for any unethical business practice

Candidate Specification

Motivated by the mission of Sabi
Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.

Our Process:

Prescreening with the Talent team
Interviews and Case Assessments with the Hiring team.
Follow up interviews with Sabi Leadership team.
Hiring Decision

Benefits

Rapid Career Growth

Annual Training Budget

Robust Health Coverage, including

Optical Cover, and

Dental Cover

Wellness Programs, including

Free Gym Cover

Free Spa Cover

Competitive Pension Plan

Opportunity to work in other global office.

Life Cover

Performance Bonus

Paid Vacation Days

Fully-funded Team Bonding Activities

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