Manufacturing

Operations Manager

OYA Microcredit·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 28, 2026

Role Summary

The Operations Manager drives corporate operational efficiency, optimizes loan processing workflows, manages administrative and IT infrastructure support, and oversees seamless business scaling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Streamline end-to-end loan application processing, disbursement workflows, and customer onboarding protocols.
  • Formulate operational strategies, policy updates, and process automation to improve efficiency.
  • Supervise multi-departmental administrative operations, technology integrations, and vendor management.
  • Ensure operational risk management, regulatory compliance, and statutory alignment across business units.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

  • Degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related executive discipline.
  • 5+ years of senior operational leadership experience within microfinance, banking, or digital lending platforms.
  • Proven track record in process optimization, budget control, and operational risk management.
  • Strong executive leadership, strategic decision-making, and project management skills.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Send your CV along with a cover letter tocareers@oyamicrocredit.co.ke

Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.

At a glance

Company

OYA Microcredit

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

November 28, 2026

Created

November 5, 2026

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