Bank Engagement Lead | Autochek Africa – Kenya – 2025

Bank Engagement Lead | Autochek Africa – Kenya – 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB DETAILS

• Position: Bank Engagement Lead
• Location: Kenya
• Type of Job: Full-Time
• Job Category: Banking, Financial Services, Automotive Financing
• Reporting To: Country Director
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

INTRODUCTION

Autochek Africa is seeking a highly experienced Bank Engagement Lead to drive and manage strategic relationships with banking institutions and financial partners. This role plays a critical function in enhancing automotive financing offerings, ensuring seamless integration of financial services, and growing Autochek’s influence within the banking and automotive sectors.

ABOUT AUTOCHEK AFRICA

Autochek Africa is a leader in automotive technology, revolutionizing the way Africans access auto financing and vehicle transactions. We pride ourselves on delivering customer-centric solutions while maintaining the highest industry standards. Our ambitious team consists of experienced professionals from reputable organizations, all driven by a shared vision of transforming the automotive landscape across the continent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Onboard, manage, and nurture relationships with banking partners to facilitate auto loan disbursement via the Autochek platform.
• Lead banking partnerships, ensuring they deliver mutual value while aligning with business growth objectives.
• Oversee deal approvals on Mint, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of issues.
• Drive timely monthly repayments and transition banking partners to T+1 settlement cycles.
• Collaborate with banking partners to establish disbursement targets and implement effective business development initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with financial institutions, addressing challenges and fostering strong relationships.
• Coordinate with senior management to facilitate high-level meetings with banking partners and corporate clients, ensuring actionable follow-ups.
• Develop innovative financing products in collaboration with internal teams and banking stakeholders.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, integrating banking partnerships into Autochek’s overall business strategy.
• Function as a project manager for partnership-related initiatives, overseeing smooth execution, tech integration, and disbursements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to banking and corporate partners, ensuring effective stakeholder management.
• Expand the corporate channel by acquiring new partners and ensuring successful closure of corporate transactions with excellent service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Technical Requirements:

• Strong sales mindset with the ability to cultivate partnerships from C-suite executives to operational leads.
• Expertise in project planning, including defining deliverables and timelines.
• Proven ability to develop pitch presentations and partnership proposals.
• Ability to successfully represent the company in high-stakes meetings and achieve business objectives.
• High level of integrity, urgency, and results-orientation.
• Strong follow-up and stakeholder communication skills.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Extensive experience in customer service excellence and client engagement.
• Results-driven, commercially focused, and able to identify and maximize opportunities.
• Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills with senior banking stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of automotive financing, banking products, and financial market trends.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in banking, financial services, fintech, or related sectors.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role focused on relationship management and partnerships.
• Proven track record of developing and managing successful partnerships with financial institutions.

COMPANY CULTURE AND VALUES

Autochek Africa is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where innovation, teamwork, and professionalism drive our success. We seek individuals who are strategic thinkers, results-oriented, and dynamic, with a passion for transforming the automotive industry through technology-driven financial solutions.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their CVs and applications to Phoebe.m@autochek.africa.

Autochek Africa is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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