Credit Origination Manager
2026-03-25T12:59:15+00:00
National Bank of Kenya
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Finance
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
2026-03-27T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
National Bank
A Subsidiary of Access Bank Plc
Position Title: Credit Origination Manager
Job Ref No.: HR/Corp/08/2026
Division: Corporate Banking
Reporting to: Sector Head
Position Scope: The role holder is responsible for analysis of credit data and financial information of individuals or businesses applying for credit facility/facilities to determine the credit worthiness.
He/She will also be responsible for the general credit management of the division/sector assigned, maintenance of turnaround time and communication to ensure exceptional customer experience.
Responsibilities or duties
- Process, appraise and make appropriate recommendations on all corporate and business credit proposals to support good quality asset growth.
- Responsible for end to end credit appraisal process such as preparing all tools like CRB, risk-grade, in-depth analysis of all risks, quality presentation, Credit Quest Management among others.
- Assess & ensure all credit applications comply with the credit policy and procedures and are processed within the agreed service level agreement.
- Proactively drives review process of existing facilities ensuring consistence, thorough and timely evaluation of all existing facilities.
- Track facilities applications through appraisal and post approval process to ensure timely decision and disbursement.
- Participate in credit products review and development, marketing and cross-selling of credit products.
- Timely communication with the sales team and customers on credit decisions, investigate and respond to queries concerning their facilities.
- Work with Relationship Managers in coordinating of early alert meetings, scheduling site visits, review pending legal charge and valuation processes.
- Builds relationship with Relationship managers to improve quality of business proposals, turnaround time on credit evaluations and shares joint credit responsibility for business written.
- Liaise with Credit approvers for credit appraisals and other credit issues to ensure quick turnaround on facilities.
- Ensure proper maintenance of credit files and audit readiness at all times.
- Attend watch list portfolio calls and ensuring timely identification of accounts to be put in watch list as the bank’s guidelines.
- Develop and provide credit related reports on a periodical/adhoc manner as may be required by Management.
- Attend to matters within the Division relating to credit and ensure timely closure of issues.
- Support in training of credit staff and sales groups in relation to credit procedures and processes.
- Adhere and maintain high levels of compliance to policies, Bank processes, statutory guidelines, Shariah guidelines (where applicable) and other related operating standards.
- Promptly escalate anomalies to procedure or any suspicious activities as per the laid down procedures.
- Adhere to the Division’s service charter and ensure exceptional customer experience
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications or requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics or related fields from a recognized institution.
- Certification in Banking is an added advantage.
- Credit Management Professional Certification.
Experience needed
- Five (5) year’s work experience with at least three (3) years in credit analysis function or in similar role from a reputable organization.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Business acumen/commercial awareness
- Teamwork; capable of sharing expertise on credit related matters to cross functional teams
- Collaboration; forms business partnerships that help drive the Division’s business growth agenda.
- Multi-tasking; able to manage several concurrent key client assignments and prioritise demands
- Innovation, flexibility and adaptability; ability to keep pace with latest technology and trends in addition to new customer expectations.
- Excellent communication skills; articulate in communicating to both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical; capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis to relevant stakeholders
- Experience in relationship management
- Strong work ethic, exercise of due diligence & confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning & organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and speed of execution
- Proactive and Agile
* Process, appraise and make appropriate recommendations on all corporate and business credit proposals to support good quality asset growth. * Responsible for end to end credit appraisal process such as preparing all tools like CRB, risk-grade, in-depth analysis of all risks, quality presentation, Credit Quest Management among others. * Assess & ensure all credit applications comply with the credit policy and procedures and are processed within the agreed service level agreement. * Proactively drives review process of existing facilities ensuring consistence, thorough and timely evaluation of all existing facilities. * Track facilities applications through appraisal and post approval process to ensure timely decision and disbursement. * Participate in credit products review and development, marketing and cross-selling of credit products. * Timely communication with the sales team and customers on credit decisions, investigate and respond to queries concerning their facilities. * Work with Relationship Managers in coordinating of early alert meetings, scheduling site visits, review pending legal charge and valuation processes. * Builds relationship with Relationship managers to improve quality of business proposals, turnaround time on credit evaluations and shares joint credit responsibility for business written. * Liaise with Credit approvers for credit appraisals and other credit issues to ensure quick turnaround on facilities. * Ensure proper maintenance of credit files and audit readiness at all times. * Attend watch list portfolio calls and ensuring timely identification of accounts to be put in watch list as the bank’s guidelines. * Develop and provide credit related reports on a periodical/adhoc manner as may be required by Management. * Attend to matters within the Division relating to credit and ensure timely closure of issues. * Support in training of credit staff and sales groups in relation to credit procedures and processes. * Adhere and maintain high levels of compliance to policies, Bank processes, statutory guidelines, Shariah guidelines (where applicable) and other related operating standards. * Promptly escalate anomalies to procedure or any suspicious activities as per the laid down procedures. * Adhere to the Division’s service charter and ensure exceptional customer experience * Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
* Business acumen/commercial awareness * Teamwork; capable of sharing expertise on credit related matters to cross functional teams * Collaboration; forms business partnerships that help drive the Division’s business growth agenda. * Multi-tasking; able to manage several concurrent key client assignments and prioritise demands * Innovation, flexibility and adaptability; ability to keep pace with latest technology and trends in addition to new customer expectations. * Excellent communication skills; articulate in communicating to both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. * Analytical; capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis to relevant stakeholders * Experience in relationship management * Strong work ethic, exercise of due diligence & confidentiality. * Excellent interpersonal, planning & organizational skills * Ability to work under pressure and speed of execution * Proactive and Agile
* Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics or related fields from a recognized institution. * Certification in Banking is an added advantage. * Credit Management Professional Certification.
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Vacancy title:
Credit Origination Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
National Bank of Kenya
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 27 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
National Bank
A Subsidiary of Access Bank Plc
Position Title: Credit Origination Manager
Job Ref No.: HR/Corp/08/2026
Division: Corporate Banking
Reporting to: Sector Head
Position Scope: The role holder is responsible for analysis of credit data and financial information of individuals or businesses applying for credit facility/facilities to determine the credit worthiness.
He/She will also be responsible for the general credit management of the division/sector assigned, maintenance of turnaround time and communication to ensure exceptional customer experience.
Responsibilities or duties
- Process, appraise and make appropriate recommendations on all corporate and business credit proposals to support good quality asset growth.
- Responsible for end to end credit appraisal process such as preparing all tools like CRB, risk-grade, in-depth analysis of all risks, quality presentation, Credit Quest Management among others.
- Assess & ensure all credit applications comply with the credit policy and procedures and are processed within the agreed service level agreement.
- Proactively drives review process of existing facilities ensuring consistence, thorough and timely evaluation of all existing facilities.
- Track facilities applications through appraisal and post approval process to ensure timely decision and disbursement.
- Participate in credit products review and development, marketing and cross-selling of credit products.
- Timely communication with the sales team and customers on credit decisions, investigate and respond to queries concerning their facilities.
- Work with Relationship Managers in coordinating of early alert meetings, scheduling site visits, review pending legal charge and valuation processes.
- Builds relationship with Relationship managers to improve quality of business proposals, turnaround time on credit evaluations and shares joint credit responsibility for business written.
- Liaise with Credit approvers for credit appraisals and other credit issues to ensure quick turnaround on facilities.
- Ensure proper maintenance of credit files and audit readiness at all times.
- Attend watch list portfolio calls and ensuring timely identification of accounts to be put in watch list as the bank’s guidelines.
- Develop and provide credit related reports on a periodical/adhoc manner as may be required by Management.
- Attend to matters within the Division relating to credit and ensure timely closure of issues.
- Support in training of credit staff and sales groups in relation to credit procedures and processes.
- Adhere and maintain high levels of compliance to policies, Bank processes, statutory guidelines, Shariah guidelines (where applicable) and other related operating standards.
- Promptly escalate anomalies to procedure or any suspicious activities as per the laid down procedures.
- Adhere to the Division’s service charter and ensure exceptional customer experience
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications or requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics or related fields from a recognized institution.
- Certification in Banking is an added advantage.
- Credit Management Professional Certification.
Experience needed
- Five (5) year’s work experience with at least three (3) years in credit analysis function or in similar role from a reputable organization.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Business acumen/commercial awareness
- Teamwork; capable of sharing expertise on credit related matters to cross functional teams
- Collaboration; forms business partnerships that help drive the Division’s business growth agenda.
- Multi-tasking; able to manage several concurrent key client assignments and prioritise demands
- Innovation, flexibility and adaptability; ability to keep pace with latest technology and trends in addition to new customer expectations.
- Excellent communication skills; articulate in communicating to both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical; capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis to relevant stakeholders
- Experience in relationship management
- Strong work ethic, exercise of due diligence & confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning & organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and speed of execution
- Proactive and Agile
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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How to Apply:
Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated by Friday, 27th March 2026
Indicate Name & Job Reference No. NBK/CORP/08/2026 on subject.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.
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