Branch Manager – SME Funding (East Coast) at Kontak Recruitment

• Run a high-impact SME funding branch with strong performance upside.
• You’ll build deal flow through networking and stakeholder engagement, lead the investment process, and manage a substantial loan book while developing a high-performing team.

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field
• 5 or more years’ experience in business investment and/or SME finance/banking
• Strong banking and SME funding background with hands-on business development and stakeholder engagement experience
• Proven networking, sales and marketing capability and ability to source deals
• Experience leading and managing a team
• Preferred experience in banking, sales and marketing, and broader SME stakeholder networks

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Market the branch, present offerings, and build professional networks to generate deal flow
• Source and negotiate SME funding opportunities and support deal structuring with the team
• Recruit, develop, manage, and retain staff within the area office
• Oversee the investment process by screening and evaluating proposals and guiding due diligence
• Review investment reports and ensure sound recommendations and documentation standards
• Manage the integrity and performance of the loan book and handle client/account queries as required
• Support and maintain operational and administrative processes within the area office
• Attend and participate in committees, providing input and making decisions where required
• Take responsibility for area office income and expense performance
• Maintain relationships with key external stakeholders to support pipeline and delivery
• Report into the Regional Investment Manager