Business & Finance Consulting

Senior MSME Lending Consultant (Africa)

Business & Finance Consulting  •  Onsite  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

Business & Finance Consulting (BFC) (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss-based leading development finance consulting boutique with a global footprint in over 60 countries, invites applications for a Senior MSME Lending Consultant with experience in banking and MSME lending in developing countries of Africa

Duration: Long-term/ Full-time / Part-time
Duty station: various locations in Africa

Job responsibilities:
  • Carry out needs’ assessment and identify financial intermediaries to participate in the upgrade of MSME lending processes
  • Conduct diagnostic actions to identify main restrictions for financial intermediaries to provide finance for MSMEs in the region
  • Review and improve financial intermediaries’ business model and strategy
  • Design and deliver training programs for senior and middle management of banks and MFIs
  • Develop promotion strategies and encourage the organisation of outreach events and awareness raising of MSME lending
  • Elaborate and present reports in a timely manner

Requirements:
  • University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, or other relevant field
  • At least 10 years of experience in micro and small business lending and/ or banking
  • Significant experience in coordinating international programmes
  • Experience in delivering and organising training, coaching, and mentoring activities
  • Proven track record in developing countries of Africa
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills in English and French


We are looking for highly motivated, proactive and result-oriented professionals to join our team of experts for the on-going and upcoming projects.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.

The applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Thank you for your application!
Business & Finance Consulting

About Business & Finance Consulting

BFC is a mission-driven consulting firm advancing financial inclusion and MSME empowerment across emerging and frontier markets.

Since 2003, BFC has successfully implemented nearly 300 projects in over 80 countries worldwide for a variety of development agencies, financial institutions and impact investors. By fostering inclusive financial ecosystems, the firm helps unlock growth opportunities for SMEs and contributes to broader economic resilience and social equity.

BFC focuses on the following efforts on four strategic areas, striving to deliver to our clients the most innovative and efficient solutions also tailored to local market contexts:

1.Inclusive Finance - Expanding access for underserved entrepreneurs through microfinance, SME finance, agriculture and rural finance, and thematic social finance including youth, gender, housing, education, and refugee finance.

2. Green Finance and Sustainability Reporting - Supporting ESG integration, ESMS development, green finance facilitation, and sustainability reporting aligned with international standards.

3. Digital Transformation and Financial Innovation - Delivering fintech integration, digital lending solutions, credit scoring models, and data analytics through its proprietary platforms.

4. Impact Investment Facilitation - Driving cross-border investments through risk-based due diligence and investment analytics, blended finance and de-risking strategies, and its complementary impact investment facilitation solutions (including BFC Impact Ventures, launched in 2024 to invest in disruptive early-stage ventures synergistic with its business).

Headquartered in Switzerland with regional offices in Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Moldova, Nepal, South Africa, and Uzbekistan, BFC combines global expertise with local insight. BFC has been ISO Certified in Quality Management Systems since 2023.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Zurich, CH
Year Founded
2003
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