Relationship Manager- SME at Gulf African Bank

• Acquisition: Business Development
• To ensure growth of Branch SME portfolio (NFI, deposits and assets) through the acquisition of new to Bank customers through the Business sales officers and lead generation
• Actively generates referrals to all business partners in the bank to help meet the comprehensive financial needs of entrepreneurs or borrowing entity.
• To ensure acquisition of customers to digital channels
• To effectively manage and expand the relationships with existing SME banking clients and bringing in new partnerships from existing portfolio so as to ensure business growth and
• Portfolio profitability (Cross-sell & Retention)
• Grow SME customer portfolio size (Product per customer, Non-funded income, deposits and assets) by deepening existing customer relationships
• Ensure a clear retention plan for overall portfolio deposits and loans for the segment, to execute this plan in conjunction with the Branch Managers.
• Monitor account planning for all clients that will assist in advising on potential financial solutions based on identified needs
• Ensure customers are notified of maturing fixed deposits for appropriate action and encourage retention
• Assist in Resolving client queries in a timely and appropriate manner
• Assist in collaborating with product specialists, to deliver effective customer solutions.
• Ensure Fulfillment of minimum customer relationship touch points – e.g., 1 visit every quarter and 1 call and email a month depending on customer segment
• Assist in growth of given portfolio through the use of desired channels such as the SME Business Hubs/ digital platforms i.e. B2 B
• Prepares and submits all reports may prepare management reports summarizing individual and team loan activity
• Ensure all customers are on-boarded on a digital platform i.e. Gab Pesa, Internet banking
• Ensure Product Per Customer of 5 across the portfolio
• Understand nature of businesses, their life-cycles and the various product offerings that can be given to the customer.
• Evaluate credit proposals and ensure the credit applications process on a timely basis within the Bank’s set turnaround times.
• Customer Service and customer information
• Obtaining account opening documentation from new customers
• Opening of accounts for customers in the system and ensuring minimum required
• information is captured and customer given a CIF number.
• Following up with customers in the portfolio for missing information directors details etc.
• Ensure all customer engagements are recorded accordingly Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements (KYC, AML and other bank processes.
• Continuously follow business operational and credit policies ensuring their compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• At lease 2-3 years experience in managing clients
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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