Manager - Digital Lending
2026-01-09T21:08:17+00:00
Coop Bank Tanzania
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FULL_TIME
Dodoma
Dodoma
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Tanzania
Banking
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Computer & IT
2026-01-15T17:00:00+00:00
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Descriptions
To lead and manage the digital lending function by ensuring efficient credit assessment, risk management, portfolio growth, and quality performance of all digital credit products. The role oversees end-to-end digital credit processes, drives product innovation, enforces credit policies, optimizes decision models, and ensures robust performance of Credit Analysts – Digital Lending.
Responsibilities
Digital Credit Strategy & Growth
- Develop and implement the bank’s digital lending strategy aligned with overall credit and business objectives.
- Lead enhancements of digital loan products, features, pricing, eligibility criteria, and customer journeys.
- Analyse market trends, customer behaviour, and competitor landscape to identify new digital lending opportunities.
- Support portfolio growth targets, profitability, and customer acquisition strategies.
Credit Assessment & Risk Management
- Oversee credit appraisal, automated scoring outputs, and decision-making processes for digital channels.
- Ensure credit analysts follow standard credit evaluation frameworks for digital loans.
- Review and approve digital credit recommendations based on delegated authority.
- Monitor early warning indicators, delinquency trends, fraud patterns, and scorecard performance.
- Recommend enhancement of algorithms, credit rules, and risk-based segmentation.
Portfolio Quality & Performance Management
- Track portfolio performance including PAR, NPLs, charge-offs, roll rates, and recovery ratios for digital loans.
- Conduct deep-dive analytics on customer cohorts, product segments, and behavioral trends.
- Implement corrective actions to improve portfolio quality and loss mitigation strategies.
- Lead periodic stress-testing and scenario analysis for digital lending portfolios.
Policy, Governance & Compliance
- Ensure digital lending operations comply with internal credit policies, regulatory requirements, and technology standards.
- Contribute to revision of credit policies, SOPs, underwriting guidelines, and digital credit limits.
- Ensure data ethics, customer protection, and cybersecurity requirements are observed.
- Coordinate with IT, Risk, Compliance, and Digital Banking teams for seamless governance.
People Management
- Lead, supervise, coach, and appraise Credit Analysts – Digital Lending.
- Build analytical capability within the team in areas such as data-driven credit evaluation, modelling interpretation, and digital trend analysis.
- Foster a high-performance culture with emphasis on speed, accuracy, and innovation.
Reporting & Insights
- Prepare and present periodic reports on portfolio performance, risk metrics, growth trends, and operational efficiency.
- Provide insights to senior management on digital credit opportunities, emerging risks, and required interventions.
- Oversee development of dashboards, MI reports, and analytics tools for digital lending.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work with Digital Banking, IT, Data Science, Operations, Collections, and Product teams to optimize digital credit workflows.
- Liaise with external partners, fintech’s, and data providers to enhance credit decisioning capabilities.
- Represent the digital lending unit in internal committees and strategic forums.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Digital loan portfolio growth vs. target
- PAR and NPL ratios for digital loan segments
- Approval turnaround time (TAT)
- Scorecard accuracy and decision quality
- Productivity and quality of Credit Analysts
- Fraud loss rate and exception management
- Customer satisfaction / digital journey success
- Compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Banking, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
- Master’s degree or professional qualification (CPA, CFA, CRB, Credit Certification) is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in credit analysis, digital lending, or credit risk management.
- Experience supervising credit teams and managing digital lending portfolios.
- Strong understanding of digital scorecards, data analytics, machine learning-based decisioning, and credit automation tools.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Strong credit analysis and risk assessment skills.
- Knowledge of digital lending models, fintech ecosystems, and APIs.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Python, BI dashboards—added advantage).
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting digital credit.
Skills Required
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Good Analytical Skills
* Develop and implement the bank’s digital lending strategy aligned with overall credit and business objectives. * Lead enhancements of digital loan products, features, pricing, eligibility criteria, and customer journeys. * Analyse market trends, customer behaviour, and competitor landscape to identify new digital lending opportunities. * Support portfolio growth targets, profitability, and customer acquisition strategies. * Oversee credit appraisal, automated scoring outputs, and decision-making processes for digital channels. * Ensure credit analysts follow standard credit evaluation frameworks for digital loans. * Review and approve digital credit recommendations based on delegated authority. * Monitor early warning indicators, delinquency trends, fraud patterns, and scorecard performance. * Recommend enhancement of algorithms, credit rules, and risk-based segmentation. * Track portfolio performance including PAR, NPLs, charge-offs, roll rates, and recovery ratios for digital loans. * Conduct deep-dive analytics on customer cohorts, product segments, and behavioral trends. * Implement corrective actions to improve portfolio quality and loss mitigation strategies. * Lead periodic stress-testing and scenario analysis for digital lending portfolios. * Ensure digital lending operations comply with internal credit policies, regulatory requirements, and technology standards. * Contribute to revision of credit policies, SOPs, underwriting guidelines, and digital credit limits. * Ensure data ethics, customer protection, and cybersecurity requirements are observed. * Coordinate with IT, Risk, Compliance, and Digital Banking teams for seamless governance. * Lead, supervise, coach, and appraise Credit Analysts – Digital Lending. * Build analytical capability within the team in areas such as data-driven credit evaluation, modelling interpretation, and digital trend analysis. * Foster a high-performance culture with emphasis on speed, accuracy, and innovation. * Prepare and present periodic reports on portfolio performance, risk metrics, growth trends, and operational efficiency. * Provide insights to senior management on digital credit opportunities, emerging risks, and required interventions. * Oversee development of dashboards, MI reports, and analytics tools for digital lending. * Work with Digital Banking, IT, Data Science, Operations, Collections, and Product teams to optimize digital credit workflows. * Liaise with external partners, fintech’s, and data providers to enhance credit decisioning capabilities. * Represent the digital lending unit in internal committees and strategic forums.
* Strong credit analysis and risk assessment skills. * Knowledge of digital lending models, fintech ecosystems, and APIs. * Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Python, BI dashboards—added advantage). * Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting digital credit. * Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills * Good Analytical Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, Banking, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field. * Master’s degree or professional qualification (CPA, CFA, CRB, Credit Certification) is an added advantage. * Minimum 5 years’ experience in credit analysis, digital lending, or credit risk management. * Experience supervising credit teams and managing digital lending portfolios. * Strong understanding of digital scorecards, data analytics, machine learning-based decisioning, and credit automation tools.
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