Vacancy -Director Lending Activities

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority Act 2006 established the Non-bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA), to regulate and enforce compliance within the Non-Bank Financial Institutions sector in order to safeguard the stability, fairness and efficiency of the non-bank financial sector.

The Authority is in search of qualified individuals to fill the below position:

 

DIRECTOR – LENDING ACTIVITIES

 

Main Purpose of the job

 

To lead in the development and review of the regulatory framework for Lending Activities and ensure that all regulated activities in the sector are conducted in strict compliance to the governing laws as per the NBFIRA act

Key performance Areas

 

·         Leads in the development and review of the regulatory framework for Lending Activities in order to create an efficient, orderly and fair market;

·         Leads in the development and review of consumer protection and public awareness policies in order to ensure consumer and public confidence in the markets;

·         Ensures that supervision plans are developed and implemented in order to protect consumer and public interests;

·         Reviews fee and levy structures and makes recommendations to the Board and the Line Ministry;

·         Develops and manages the divisional budget in order to ensure optimal resource utilisation;

·         Ensures that new products/services are thoroughly screened prior to granting or recommending approval in order to ensure market stability;

·         Reviews licensing applications and recommends approval to the Chief Executive and/or the Board;

 

Experiences & Qualifications

 

·         Master’s Degree in Banking ,Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field

·         Membership of a professional or internationally recognized banking or lending institute will be an added advantage.

·         Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a financial regulatory environment of which at least two (2) should have been in senior management level.

·         Ability to create new ways of contributing to the organisation and adding value.

·         Expert knowledge and understanding of monitoring techniques, principles, practices, processes and procedures.

·         Ability to identify network opportunities, encourage collaboration and establish relationships.

·         Strong communication and reasoning ability, integrity and high ethical standards.

·         Ability to foster a supportive learning environment by creating opportunities for development.

 

 Eligible and interested candidates should send their CV, certified copies of your qualification, and contact details of three referees to:

Email: recruitment@nbfira.org.bw  by post to,

Chief Executive Officer

NBFIRA

Private Bag 00314

Gaborone

Telephone: (+267)3102595 / 3686100; Fax: (+267) 3102376

Closing date for applications is 30th June 2017. Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.