Gurkhas Finance Ltd.
Gurkhas Finance Ltd. invites applications from qualified and interested candidates for the following positions.
1. Chief Credit Officer (1)
Level: Managerial
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Institution's credit appraisal and credit risk measurement functions.
- Review and evaluate credit proposals to ensure compliance with the Company's Credit Policy and NRB Directives.
- Conduct financial, business, industry, and risk analysts to a borrowers' creditworthiness
- Ensure quality, consistency and timely processing of credit appraisal reports.
- Monitor the overall quality of the credit portal and identify emerging risks.
- Coordinate with Business Units, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Credit Administration, and Recovery Departments.
- Contribute to the review and enhancement of credit policies, procedures, and risk management practices
Qualification & Experience:
- Master's Degree in Management, Finance, Banking Accounting, or a related discipline (Bachelor's degree with exceptional experience may also be considered)
- Minimum 10 years of banking experience, Creditor lending operations in a Bank or Financial Institution, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role
Strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, and report-writing skills.
2. Head - Legal Department (1)
Level: Managerial
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee all legal functions of the Institution.
- Provide legal advice to the Board of Directors, Management, and various departments.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, agreements, policies, and Board resolutions
- Represent the institution before courts, regulatory authorities, and government agencies
- Handle and coordinate Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) related matters, including preparation and filing of recovery cases, coordination with legal counsels, representation/follow-up before DICT, monitoring case progress, and ensuring timely legal actions for recovery of defaulted loans
- Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Strengthen the institution's legal governance framework and support policy formulation
Qualification & Experience:- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in banking, financial institutions, or corporate legal practice, including at least 2 years in a department handling role.
- Thorough knowledge of banking laws, corporate laws, loan documentation, recovery procedures, and regulatory complice
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB); ULM. preferred.
- Advocate License from the Nepal Bar Council will be an added advantage.
3. Branch Managers (Few)Location: Inside and Outside Valley
Level: up to Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage overall branch operations, business activities, customer service, and administrative functions.
- Achieve assigned branch targets related to deposits, lending, revenue generation, and profitability • Promote company products and services and identify new business opportunities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, business communities, and stakeholders
Qualification & Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Management, Finance, banking: Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
- Minimum years of relevant experience in Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs), preferably with exposure to branch operations, credit, and business development.
- Good communication, leadership, customer handling, and analytical skills
