5 Job Positions at Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) | Deadline 12 December 2025

1. Background Information

Job Title: Team Lead, Credit Guarantee Monitoring

Department: Credit Guarantee

Reports to: Manager, Credit Guarantee Risk

2. Contract Terms: Fixed Contract (one year renewable)

3. Purpose of the Job: 

The Team Lead, Guarantee Monitoring is responsible for providing strategic oversight of the monitoring and performance management of all guarantee schemes under the Credit Guarantee Unit. The role ensures that guarantee operations are implemented in line with approved frameworks, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements by overseeing portfolio performance tracking, risk matrix updates, claim validation, recovery follow-up, and adherence to monitoring standards across PFIs.

The Team Lead will lead the continuous review of guarantee-backed portfolios, identify emerging risks, validate data integrity, monitor compliance with GFAs and operational manuals, and ensure timely reporting to management and funders. This includes supervising the transition and integration of legacy BDF portfolios, strengthening monitoring tools and templates, and ensuring consistent application of best practices across schemes.

4. Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee monitoring of all guarantee schemes, including portfolio performance, arrears, NPL trends, and recoveries.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of monitoring data through continuous validation and reconciliation.
• Update and maintain the guarantee risk matrix and monitor adherence to exposure limits and eligibility criteria.
• Review claim submissions, verify documentation, and follow up on recovery efforts with PFIs.
• Monitor PFI compliance with GFAs, reporting obligations, and guarantee procedures.
• Lead the integration and ongoing monitoring of the legacy BDF portfolio.
• Prepare monitoring dashboards, performance reports, and analytical briefs for management and funders.
• Strengthen monitoring templates, tools, and workflows to improve quality and consistency.
• Engage PFIs through periodic reviews, capacity building, and follow-up to enhance portfolio quality and reporting.
• Monitor guarantee fees, invoice processes, and ensure timely billing, reconciliation, and follow-up with PFIs on outstanding payments.
• Collaborate closely with Risk, Operations, Finance, and MIS teams to support coordinated monitoring activities.
• Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by management to support the integration process and continuous improvement of the Guarantee Monitoring function.

5. Performance Indicators

The performance of the Team Lead, Guarantee Monitoring, will be assessed based on the effective oversight and coordination of monitoring activities across all guarantee schemes, ensuring high-quality portfolio performance tracking and adherence to risk management standards. Key indicators include the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of portfolio monitoring reports; proactive identification and escalation of emerging risks; and the ability to provide data-driven insights that support decision-making at departmental and management levels.

Performance will also be measured by the quality of engagement with PFIs, the leadership provided in integrating and monitoring the legacy BDF portfolio, the effectiveness of claim and recovery validation processes, and the robustness of updates to the risk matrix and monitoring tools. Additional emphasis will be placed on maintaining strong data integrity across systems, ensuring timely reconciliation of fees and invoices, supporting process improvements, and fostering cross-functional collaboration with Risk, Operations, Finance, and MIS teams to strengthen the overall monitoring framework.

6. Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in credit risk management, portfolio monitoring, financial analysis, or banking operations, within a financial institution or guarantee scheme.
• Advanced understanding of credit assessment frameworks, portfolio performance indicators, early warning systems, and guarantee scheme operations preferably.
• Strong expertise in risk management, including exposure analysis, concentration risk, arrears tracking, NPL management, claims assessment, and recovery follow-up.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and analyzing large datasets, with excellent financial modelling and advanced Excel skills; knowledge of MIS systems or digital monitoring tools is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate portfolio monitoring processes, including supervising junior staff, guiding monitoring workflows, and supporting cross-functional alignment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex portfolio trends and provide actionable insights.
• Experience in developing monitoring templates, and risk registers.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills, with ability to interface effectively with PFIs, internal teams, and external partners.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to monitoring standards.

Background Information

Job Title: Officer, Guarantee Risk,

Department: Credit Guarantee

Reports to: Manager, Credit Guarantee Risk

Contract Terms: Open Ended

Purpose of the Job: 

The Risk Officer will be responsible for supporting BRD Guarantee instrument’s risk management function, implementing BRD’s risk management framework through day-to-day risk assessment, analysis, reporting, and control and monitoring activities.

This role is critical in managing and mitigating the credit risks (individual and portfolio) associated with the Guarantee instrument’s operations, enabling it to meet its objective of strengthening MSMEs in Rwanda through increased access to finance.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support due diligence and risk assessment of Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) under BRD’ Credit Guarantee.
• Conduct risk reviews of guarantee applications, renewals, and rescheduling requests in line with BRD policies.
• Appraise guarantee claim submissions and provide recommendations based on compliance with guarantee terms.
• Monitor Credit Guarantee portfolio performance, identify early warning signals, and follow up on high-risk accounts.
• Maintain risk monitoring tools and ensure accurate risk data in the MIS.
• Conduct risk-based monitoring activities, including periodic portfolio reviews and onsite/offsite PFI assessments.
• Prepare risk reports and portfolio analysis updates for management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk policies, guarantee guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Recommend improvements to Credit Guarantee department risk processes, tools, and controls.
• Carry on any other assignment delegated by the line managers or the Management of the Bank

Performance Indicators

The performance of the Credit Guarantee Risk Officer will be assessed based on key performance indicators related to BRD’s adherence to set risk limits and its risk management framework, as well as the quality of the Portfolio and timeliness of their support to the Credit Guarantee Risk Manager and operations team, and among other financial indicators.

Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• At least Three years of experience in credit risk management, enterprise risk, portfolio analysis, or lending operations within a financial institution or guarantee scheme.
• Strong knowledge of credit assessment, portfolio monitoring, and early warning systems.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the Rwandan banking and (M)SME finance sector, including Rwandan banking regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address credit-related issues effectively.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong people management skills.
• A strong understanding of compliance, as well as knowledge of KYC (Know Your Customer), AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and CFT (Combating the Financing of Terrorism) procedures, laws, and regulations, is highly advantageous.
• Experience in conducting training, developing credit manuals, and portfolio reporting is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct thorough analyses and ensure accuracy in credit assessments.