Product Development Specialist (Asset and Liabil.)
Bank of Kigali
07.2022 - Current
Lead effort related to product feasibility analysis and product research, product optimization analysis, product portfolio management, pricing activities; develop plan, identify resources and establish working groups for product development.
Successfully analyzing and delivering product related initiatives that address needs of various distribution channels
Assisting sales team in resolution of customer queries and running various projects/initiatives to improve productivity of sales workforce
Engage with Business Teams or any other source of ideation both internally and externally to drive development, enhancements of products that support advancement of Bank’ business strategy
Supporting ongoing work to ensure each product range evolves to meet client demands, while complying with regulatory changes and profitability hurdles
Systems and process changes associated with continuous products portfolio review by coordinating Innovation in different segments (Credits, IT, Operations, etc);
Drive discovery of client and business needs and pain points, understand problem size, outline potential offerings / solutions, business models and unique value propositions;
Lead business case development and direct product roadmaps to match business growth goals and objectives;
Define, track and report on product line success metrics and goals;
Ensure pricing activities, optimizing distribution through all channels.
Developing and delivering on marketing strategies, with thorough understanding of industry and competitive landscape.
Supporting relationships with external product related strategic partnerships
Understanding impact of regulatory requirements for product range and helping to identify opportunities and threats
Supporting infrastructure and launch of new products for Retail, Business and Corporate teams
Client Relationship Account Manager
Access Bank Rwanda PLC
01.2015 - 07.2022
New Business Development
Credit Programs Development
Credit Processing
Close Monitoring of Credit Relationships and loan recoveries
Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers
Achieve set Earnings and Balance Sheets Targets
Analyze and Interpret financial data and recommend on credit worthiness of customer
Attend Credit Committee meetings
Prepare periodic report for team (Monthly Profitability Report, Fees and Commission, …)
Excellent Financial Development and Implementation
Management and Maintenance of existing Relationships and development of new relationships
Credit Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting
Overseeing Personal Banking portfolio performance
Provision of Leadership and Direction required to develop and Manage Customer relationships.
Track Performance of Personal Banking against business financial plan.
Identify and negative trends
Perform other duties as assigned by Unit Head
Negotiate Treasury rates with customers in consultation with Treasury to ensure maximum
profitability to bank
Executive Trainee
Access Bank Nigeria
08.2014 - 12.2014
Entry Level training For Professional Bankers At the School Of Excellence Banking, Lagos- Nigeria,
Electronics Team Member
Access Bank Rwanda PLC
03.2013 - 08.2014
Ensure documentation in deposit and withdraw instruments are complete and accurate
Ensure validity of all instruments used in conducting transactions
Creating Visa Credit and Debit Cards
Obtain appropriate approvals from Head or appropriate approval authority for amounts beyond own limit
Monitoring cash-in-till balance while ensuring exposure is within approved insurance limit
Special products delivery
Administer telegraphic funds transfer services
End of day balancing and reconciliation of accounts
Process and raise entry to credit customer salary account with monthly salary.
Working closely with Visa and customer for card monitoring
Bank Teller
Access Bank Rwanda PLC
12.2011 - 03.2013
Process customer transactions: i was responsible for processing customer transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, and payments. accurately count and record cash and checks, and ensure that all transactions are processed in accordance with bank policies and procedures.
Answer customer inquiries: answer customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction histories, and other banking-related questions. identify and resolve customer issues in timely and professional manner.
Assisted with training of new tellers on policies and procedures.
Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Rwanda/ College of Business And Econ
Kigali
06.2012
Skills
Product Design
Product Development Collaboration
Product Marketing Specialist
Asset Oversight
REO and Foreclosure Specialist
Customer service
Bank reconciliation
Sales and Customer acquisition
Portfolio Management
Cash Advance
Bancassurance
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Timeline
Product Development Specialist (Asset and Liabil.)
Bank of Kigali
07.2022 - Current
Client Relationship Account Manager
Access Bank Rwanda PLC
01.2015 - 07.2022
Executive Trainee
Access Bank Nigeria
08.2014 - 12.2014
Electronics Team Member
Access Bank Rwanda PLC
03.2013 - 08.2014
Bank Teller
Access Bank Rwanda PLC
12.2011 - 03.2013
BBA - Finance
University of Rwanda/ College of Business And Econ