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THE COMPANY
The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is Belize’s only Development Bank. Our Board of Directors and Staff are strongly committed to our mandate to provide innovative development financial solutions which contribute to the resilient and equitable growth of Belize.
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THE POSITION
The Sr. Portfolio Officer assists the Principal Portfolio Officer with the efficient management of a loan portfolio comprising of the most complex and highest risk loans.
DUTY STATION
Headquarters, Belmopan
Education & Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field
- At least three (3) years of experience in loan underwriting and portfolio management
Key Responsibilities Include:
- To undertake daily reviews of the assigned loan portfolio and ensure appropriate action on all delinquent loans.
- To assist with the preparation of monthly loan portfolio statistical data by sector, and conduct loan portfolio analysis, and make recommendations to guide the loan collection effort.
- Conduct project supervision activities for assigned loans.
- To establish mechanisms for monitoring client submissions.
- Review and analyze client submissions including financial reports.
- Conduct collateral administration for assigned projects in accordance with the Corporation’s Collateral Administration Policy.
- Negotiating new terms with customers who have fallen behind on payments or whose financial situation has changed.
- To review and evaluate proposals from delinquent clients and make recommendations or take decisions.
- Initiate the loan recovery process for all delinquent accounts in accordance with the Corporation’s Loan Recovery Policy.
- Provide training and guidance to Relationship Staff and other employees as it relates to credit monitoring and portfolio management as the Corporation requires.
- Assist Relationship Staff in loan workouts, supervision visits and/or attend meetings with clients for the more complex cases as the need arises.
- Assist with interviewing potential customer(s) to determine their eligibility to borrow within the prescribed guidelines.
- As appropriate, conduct field investigations for the purpose of gathering adequate information and data for credit analysis and documentation in a credit (appraisal) report.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of DFC’s role as a development bank and its contribution to national economic development
- Superior communication skills- written, verbal, and inter –personal
- Customer focused
- Strong analytical skills and results driven
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrate a mature and professional approach and presence
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently, as required; this requires the possession of a privately owned motor vehicle and valid driver’s license
TO APPLY
Application package must include the following:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of most recent qualification
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (no older than six months) – two must be professional references, one of which must be from a previous employer
- Copy of Social Security Card
- The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Report as part of the background check
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People Operations Manager
Development Finance Corporation
City of Belmopan
DEADLINE
November 30, 2025