Head of Lending, Kenya

Moniepoint · Remote, Kenya · Remote · Full Time

• Posted 23 September 2026
• Closes 23 October 2026
• Finance

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About the role

This is an executive leadership role directing Moniepoint's credit operations and market entry in Kenya. The leader will take complete ownership of the SME lending P&L, commercial strategy, and loan distribution. Key qualifications include deep expertise in SME credit risk, strong commercial portfolio management experience, and cross-functional leadership skills across product and risk teams.

Skills they are looking for

• Credit Risk
• Lending Strategy
• P&L Management
• SME Banking
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Modeling
• Business Strategy

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