To supervise Credit documents preparation, securities perfection, documents review to ensure accuracy, completeness, validity, enforceability, fulfilment of all terms & conditions of sanction and authorise release of Credit limit slips & files for credit disbursement in accordance with credit policy & procedures.To provide legal advisory & assurance services to credit, business, external vendors and general supervision of the document preparation and scrutiny team.

Key Outputs:
• Take responsibility on credit documents accuracy, completeness, perfection, and enforceability.
• Accurate preparation and scrutiny of complex credit facility documents in line with the credit policy & operational procedures.
• Efficient and timely preparation and scrutiny of documents in line with business Service Levels and required Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Offer advisory and assurance services to the Bank’s business units on all legal related issues on the different credit facilities as presented for preparation of credit documentation & perfection.
• Evaluate and manage staff performance to achieve a high standard of competence, motivation, and service orientation, focusing on the development and retention of promising staff.

Qualifications
Education: University Degree- Law

Other Qualifications;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC).
• Accreditation/certification in Risk Management/Credit and any business-related field will be an added advantage.

Experience: 5yrs Credit Risk Management

The role requires an experienced leader and expert in law with profound knowledge of principles governing Banking, Corporate Law, Land Law, contracts, and other laws of the land. An in-depth understanding of complex credit facility operational dynamics in financial services products, regulatory prudential standards, and guidelines. More than three (3) years’ experience in preparation & review of credit facility documents in a reputable financial institution or law firm.