Risk, Collections And Rehabilitation Officer
2026-01-19T09:54:49+00:00
SYCAMORE CREDIT LIMITED
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FULL_TIME
Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu
Blantyre
10101
Malawi
Financial Services
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Customer Service, Management
2026-01-20T17:00:00+00:00
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OVERVIEW
Sycamore Credit Limited is a Malawian-owned Micro Finance Company that provides loan products. Sycamore Credit Limited was incorporated in April 2018 by the Registrar of Companies and was licensed to operate as a microfinance company in August 2018 by the Reserve Bank of Malawi. The company is looking for a Risk, Collections and Rehabilitation Officer based in Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Risk, Collections and Rehabilitation Supervisor. The role of a Risk, Collections and Rehabilitation Officer is loan collection of nonperforming and written-off loans. Be committed to the vision, mission, values, and motivation of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Risk Management
- Monitor and assess credit risk across the institution’s loan portfolio
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to credit policies and procedures
- Identify potential risk exposures and recommend mitigation strategies
- Contribute to the development and updating of risk management frameworks and tools
- Support internal audits and regulatory risk reporting
2. Loan Collections
- Track overdue loans and implement effective collection strategies
- Coordinate follow-up with delinquent clients via field visits, phone calls, or formal letters
- Work closely with branch staff to ensure timely loan repayment
- Maintain accurate records of collections and client communications
- Analyse trends in late payments and defaults to inform collection strategies
3. Loan Rehabilitation
- Develop rehabilitation plans for non-performing loans (NPLs)
- Engage clients in restructuring or rescheduling loan terms where necessary
- Collaborate with legal teams or third parties on loan recovery processes, including collateral seizure where applicable
- Recommend write-offs or provisions for irrecoverable loans in line with policy
4. Reporting and Compliance
- Prepare periodic reports on portfolio quality, collections performance, and risk indicators
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and lender covenants
- Maintain client confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all recovery actions
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in any business-related practice from a recognized University or a higher institution of learning
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Experience in a microfinance institution and collection and recovery skills will be an added advantage
- Strong competency in using computers, especially Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of credit operations, particularly lending methodologies and processes, credit, and risk management
- Good and valuable customer relationship management skills
- Knowledge of the economy/markets where Sycamore Credit Ltd is operating
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to work with the economically active and willing to help create wealth for Sycamore Credit Ltd customers
* Monitor and assess credit risk across the institution’s loan portfolio * Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to credit policies and procedures * Identify potential risk exposures and recommend mitigation strategies * Contribute to the development and updating of risk management frameworks and tools * Support internal audits and regulatory risk reporting * Track overdue loans and implement effective collection strategies * Coordinate follow-up with delinquent clients via field visits, phone calls, or formal letters * Work closely with branch staff to ensure timely loan repayment * Maintain accurate records of collections and client communications * Analyse trends in late payments and defaults to inform collection strategies * Develop rehabilitation plans for non-performing loans (NPLs) * Engage clients in restructuring or rescheduling loan terms where necessary * Collaborate with legal teams or third parties on loan recovery processes, including collateral seizure where applicable * Recommend write-offs or provisions for irrecoverable loans in line with policy * Prepare periodic reports on portfolio quality, collections performance, and risk indicators * Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and lender covenants * Maintain client confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all recovery actions
* Experience in a microfinance institution and collection and recovery skills will be an added advantage * Strong competency in using computers, especially Microsoft Office * Strong understanding of credit operations, particularly lending methodologies and processes, credit, and risk management * Good and valuable customer relationship management skills * Knowledge of the economy/markets where Sycamore Credit Ltd is operating * Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills * Strong desire to work with the economically active and willing to help create wealth for Sycamore Credit Ltd customers
* Diploma in any business-related practice from a recognized University or a higher institution of learning
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Vacancy title:
Risk, Collections And Rehabilitation Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Financial Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Customer Service, Management]
Jobs at:
SYCAMORE CREDIT LIMITED
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 20 2026
Duty Station:
Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu | Blantyre
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
OVERVIEW
Sycamore Credit Limited is a Malawian-owned Micro Finance Company that provides loan products. Sycamore Credit Limited was incorporated in April 2018 by the Registrar of Companies and was licensed to operate as a microfinance company in August 2018 by the Reserve Bank of Malawi. The company is looking for a Risk, Collections and Rehabilitation Officer based in Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Risk, Collections and Rehabilitation Supervisor. The role of a Risk, Collections and Rehabilitation Officer is loan collection of nonperforming and written-off loans. Be committed to the vision, mission, values, and motivation of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Risk Management
- Monitor and assess credit risk across the institution’s loan portfolio
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to credit policies and procedures
- Identify potential risk exposures and recommend mitigation strategies
- Contribute to the development and updating of risk management frameworks and tools
- Support internal audits and regulatory risk reporting
2. Loan Collections
- Track overdue loans and implement effective collection strategies
- Coordinate follow-up with delinquent clients via field visits, phone calls, or formal letters
- Work closely with branch staff to ensure timely loan repayment
- Maintain accurate records of collections and client communications
- Analyse trends in late payments and defaults to inform collection strategies
3. Loan Rehabilitation
- Develop rehabilitation plans for non-performing loans (NPLs)
- Engage clients in restructuring or rescheduling loan terms where necessary
- Collaborate with legal teams or third parties on loan recovery processes, including collateral seizure where applicable
- Recommend write-offs or provisions for irrecoverable loans in line with policy
4. Reporting and Compliance
- Prepare periodic reports on portfolio quality, collections performance, and risk indicators
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and lender covenants
- Maintain client confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all recovery actions
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in any business-related practice from a recognized University or a higher institution of learning
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Experience in a microfinance institution and collection and recovery skills will be an added advantage
- Strong competency in using computers, especially Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of credit operations, particularly lending methodologies and processes, credit, and risk management
- Good and valuable customer relationship management skills
- Knowledge of the economy/markets where Sycamore Credit Ltd is operating
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to work with the economically active and willing to help create wealth for Sycamore Credit Ltd customers
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
Job application procedure
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If you believe you meet the above requirements, submit indicating on the subject matter the position and district of choice. Also attached application letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and names of three (3) traceable referees addressing the Chief Operations Officer, Sycamore Credit Limited,
P O Box 805,
Blantyre
by 20 January 2026.
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