Manager, Product Lending at Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. "Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary g...

 

Manager, Product Lending

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience8 - 10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldBanking 

Description

To own the end-to-end strategy, performance, and lifecycle of Lending products at country level. Drive market positioning, growth acceleration, and profitability targets. Makes high-impact decisions on pricing, risk, investments, and partnerships while championing innovation and digital transformation.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Industry: Banking & Financial Institutions

Experience Required

  • 8-10 years

Core Competencies

Strategic Ownership, Execution & Delivery

  • Owns the end-to-end Lending strategy, translating market insights into actionable plans. Drives execution with measurable impact, ensuring initiatives deliver growth, profitability, and ROE targets.

Analytical & Insight-Driven and Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Leverages advanced analytics and competitor intelligence to diagnose portfolio performance, identify growth levers, and make high-impact decisions that shape lending economics.

 Leadership, Accountability & Prioritisation in Dynamic Environments

  • Operates with autonomy and authority, taking full ownership of outcomes. Demonstrates agility in prioritising high-value initiatives and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Ability to Create Compelling Propositions and Customer Centric Mindset

  • Transforms insights into innovative lending solutions that resonate with customer needs, embedding personalisation and digital-first experiences to enhance client satisfaction.

Commercial Acumen & Financial Stewardship

  • Deep understanding of lending economics, pricing strategies, and profitability levers. Applies sound financial judgment to optimise margins, manage risk-reward trade-offs, and grow the balance sheet.

Digital & Innovation Leadership

  • Champions digitisation and modern lending platforms to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Drives adoption of digital origination and automation to improve efficiency and client experience.

Regulatory & Risk Governance

  • Influences governance forums and embeds proactive risk management into product strategy. Balances innovation with compliance, ensuring portfolio health and regulatory adherence.

Credit Strategy & Portfolio Optimisation

  • Demonstrates deep understanding of credit scorecards and credit strategies to unlock growth opportunities within the portfolio, enabling sustainable balance sheet expansion

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Embracing Change
  • Generating Ideas
  • Producing Output
  • Seizing Opportunities
  • Upholding Standards

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Standard Bank Group on www.standardbank.com to apply

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