Bilal Salbei

Bilal Salbei

Credit Risk & Finance Professional | SME Lending | Loan Portfolio Management | Debt Recovery Expert

Kericho, Kenya

#OpenToWork

About

Results-driven Finance & Credit Risk Professional with 10+ years of experience in banking, microfinance, SME lending, financial analysis, and loan portfolio management. Proven ability to reduce credit risk, improve portfolio quality, and drive financial inclusion across Kenyan financial institutions.

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a remote role in credit risk analysis, financial analysis, SME lending, or loan portfolio management within a dynamic and growth-focused team. I am particularly interested in opportunities where I can apply my expertise in risk assessment, debt recovery, credit evaluation, and portfolio optimization to improve financial performance and reduce credit risk exposure. I am open to working with banks, fintech companies, microfinance institutions, and financial service providers.

Experience

Tracking Hub Limited

Motor Vehicle Valuer

Tracking Hub Limited

Jan 2024 – Dec 2024

• Valued 300+ vehicles for secured lending decisions • Reduced collateral overvaluation risk by 25% • Produced valuation reports for credit risk assessment

Credit Risk ManagementFinancial AnalysisAsset Financing
MOGO Kenya

Sales Representative

MOGO Kenya

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

• Increased customer portfolio by 40% in asset financing • Maintained 95% repayment rate and recovered 85% overdue accounts • Managed 500+ clients and conducted SME credit appraisals

Asset FinancingSME LendingDebt Recovery
MyCredit Limited

Credit Sales Representative

MyCredit Limited

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

• Increased client acquisition by 35% • Reduced loan arrears by 28% through recovery strategies

Debt RecoveryFinancial AnalysisSME Lending
Simtax Business Solution

Auditor

Simtax Business Solution

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

• Supported 50+ SMEs in financial reporting and compliance • Conducted risk assessments for improved financial decision-making

Financial AnalysisComplianceCredit Risk Management
APA Insurance Limited

Licensed Insurance Agent

APA Insurance Limited

Nov 2019 – Dec 2020

• Achieved 120% of sales targets across insurance products • Provided risk advisory to 400+ clients

Financial AdvisoryComplianceDebt Recovery

Accountant

Mariam Shoe Soles & Leather Products

Jan 2015 – Dec 2019

• Managed accounting records and financial reporting • Supported 20% business growth through financial planning

Financial AnalysisFinancial AdvisoryCompliance
Juhudi Kilimo

Loan Collections Agent

Juhudi Kilimo

Feb 2025

• Reduced PAR from 15% to 5% and improved recovery performance by 30% • Recovered KES 5M+ in delinquent loans through structured recovery strategies • Managed 200+ borrower accounts and supported SME financial restructuring

Credit Risk ManagementLoan Portfolio ManagementDebt RecoveryCollectionsCredit Analysis

Education

Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University

Bachelor of Commerce · Accounting and Finance

2014 – 2017
Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University

Banking & Finance

2013
Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University

Banking & Finance

2012

Skills

Data AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeExcelFinancial AdvisoryCRM SystemsClient ManagementComplianceAuditingAccountingFinancial ReportingRisk AssessmentCredit AnalysisMicrofinanceBanking OperationsCollectionsDebt RecoverySME LendingLoan Portfolio ManagementFinancial AnalysisCredit Risk Management

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)