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Business Development Officer at Adjacent Possible Finance

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience 2 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 

Business Development Officer at Adjacent Possible Finance

Business Development Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Marketing

  • Implement the business development strategy and plans for the assigned portfolio in order to achieve assigned targets.
  • Conduct market analysis and territory research to identify potential customers, segments and growth opportunities.
  • Create and execute marketing activities—including promotion, outreach programs, seminars and client education—to generate leads and convert them into clients.
  • Proactively recruit new clients: screen and evaluate potential borrowers in the targeted markets.

Loan Appraisal & Disbursement

  • Carry out customer screening, loan assessment and full appraisal in line with the Adjacent Possible Finance’s credit policy.
  • Process loan applications, ensure documentation is compliant, and facilitate timely disbursement.
  • Ensure all deposits (if applicable) and other client payments are allocated correctly and on time.

Portfolio & Risk Management

  • Monitor the loan portfolio under the BDO’s responsibility: conduct regular group and/or individual client visits, track repayment status, check on business progress and handle arrears follow-up.
  • Manage risks to maintain a high-quality portfolio: forward indicators of risk, recommend corrective actions, and engage in client training as needed to safeguard the portfolio.
  • Prepare daily/weekly/monthly status reports and share with branch/management teams to support branch health and sustainability.

Relationship Management, Cross-selling & Upscaling

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and referral networks to deepen business and drive retention.
  • Identify opportunities within the client base for cross-selling and upscaling of additional products or services—e.g, insurance, higher loan amounts.
  • Collect client feedback, monitor client satisfaction and escalate issues as required.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Recommend best practices and contribute ideas for new or improved processes, products and services.
  • Implement service quality, customer excellence and change initiatives to enhance business performance and culture.

Compliance & Service Delivery

  • Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., KYC, AML, credit policy).
  • Maintain service delivery standards: minimize turnaround time, ensure documentation completeness, and support audit and operational review activities.

Qualification and skills

  • A Diploma / Bachelor’s degree holder in Business related discipline or equivalent from a recognized college.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in Credit, Banking and / or relationship management.
  • A good understanding and knowledge of the Kenyan Microfinance Industry is an added advantage.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit their application letter and a detailed CV with at least three referees to recruitment@apf.co.ke. Please indicate the position applied for in the email subject line. The application deadline is 19th November 2025.

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