Portfolio Manager Credit Manager- Bifm

Closing date 4 May 2012

Job purpose
To optimize return on a risk adjusted basis on the corporate debt portfolio and to maintain highest standard of risk monitoring and control within the credit portfolio. The position carries the overall responsibility for the local corporate debt.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

  • Management of credit-development and implementation of the credit risk policy and strategy
  • Responsible for managing financial information produced by the consumer and to ensure that all related securities held by Bifm is perfected at all times
  • Analysis and preparation of recommendations for approval of the Credit Committee
  • Portfolio Growth-source property development, acquisition and financing opportunities 
  • Develops, implements and maintains credit analysis on lending portfolios including industry/customer/geographic segmentation, as well as monitoring and analyzing performance against policy and procedures on monthly basis
  • Develops, implements and communicates sound credit control policies to ensure minimal loss to Bifm
  • Ensure compliance to credit risk strategy and policy at all times
  • Regulatory and prudential compliance
Qualification and Experience 


  • Post graduate qualification in Finance or Management
  • Substantial knowledge of credit risk practices
  • Industry experience in credit risk practices
  • Knowledge of property industry and property financing products and techniques
  • Understanding of financial models and return policy on equity
  • Understanding of property related legal and taxation issues
 Closing date is 4th May 2012 and applications should be addressed and emaild to:

HR Business Partner-Botswana Insurance Fund Management at recruitment@blil.co.bw