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James Omaro

C/-Kina Bank P O BOX 1141 Port Moresby

Summary

I am a mortgage specialist with extensive knowledge in loans underwriting covering the typical mortgage applications for both consumer and investment clients. I have strong analytical skills in reviewing Financial Statements, focusing strongly on risk-reward values. I have sound background knowledge in Credit Risk Management and poses a detail oriented approach to tasks. I am customer focused motivated by a strong desire for success. I am looking to bring these skills set and experience and add value to your organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Lending Specialist

Kina Securities Limited T/AS Kina Bank
01.2024 - Current

1. Providing end-to-end service to New and Existing Customers seeking to purchase their first or second homes

2. Providing support on their everyday banking needs and solutions for Mortgage Customers.

3. Providing support to internal stakeholders for a seamless Mortgage Process.

4. Growing Home Lending Portfolio

5. Insurance & Arrears Management

Credit Analyst

I-Finance PNG Limited
08.2022 - 09.2022

My role was to assess credibility, review and verify documents and information provided by applicants to determine their level of Risk and make recommendations to the management to approve or decline.

  • Maintained loan approval process within budget.
  • Increased Sales by about 1% within a short period of time (AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2022)
  • Onboarded VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP excel techniques to help reconcile accounts faster and efficiently essentially reducing the number of unidentified credits by about 30%.
  • Initiated on-boarding process of new businesses by way of MOU Agreements.
  • Minimized number of loan Applications with adverse Credit history by 50%.

Credit Officer

Teachers Savings & Loans Society Limited
01.2020 - 09.2021

To ensure Branch compliance to Lending policies and procedures and assist with the monitoring of the Societies Loan Portfolios and execution of the Societies Loan Approval Process.

  • Managed a portfolio of K1.0m covering Southern Region (Kiunga, Popondetta & Alotau)
  • Decreased number of loan Applications with adverse Credit history by 5%.
  • Maintained constant flow of Refinancing Applications on a daily basis.
  • Reduced turn-around time for Refinancing Cheques by 20%.

Motor Vehicle Loans Officer

Nationwide Microbank Limited
05.2016 - 11.2019

Assess and make recommendations for Motor Vehicle Loan Applications to Head Of Credit for Approval or Declinal. Ensuring compliance in Mibank's lending policies and procedures are followed whilst growing the banks portfolio based on risk-return values.

  • Increased Sales by 0.05%.
  • Average monthly sales of K100k.
  • Increased Deposit volume by K50k on average per month.
  • On-boarded new to bank customers by 0.01%.
  • Pitched a successful Board Paper worth K450k.

Consumer Lending Specialist

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Limited
04.2010 - 04.2014

Gather Consumer and Loan Applications, review, recommend and Initiate Loan Origination Process.

  • 5 Loan Application submissions weekly averaging K15k.
  • Average Loan drawdown of K50k per month.
  • Cross-sold complementary products in Insurance, Savings and Term Deposit Accounts.
  • Increased Branch loan sales by 5% as a direct result of PNGLNG project.
  • Delivered product training on quarterly basis.
  • Maintained SLA under 24 hours.

Education

Credit Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies - Credit Risk Management

New York Institute of Finance
New York, USA
07.2023

Introduction To Operational Risk Management - Risk Management

New York Institute of Finance
New York, USA
07.2023

Various -

LinkedIn Learning
05.2023

Certified Microfinance Professional - MICROFINANCE

Institute of Banking & Business Management
Konedobu, Port Moresby
04.2019

Train-The-Trainer (TOT) - Training And Facilitation

Institute of Banking & Business Management
Konedobu, Port Moresby
06.2016

Diploma of Management - Business

International Training Institute
Port Moresby
11.2015

Skills

  • Mortgages
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Portfolio management
  • Credit Risk Management
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Accounting
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Computer Skills

Timeline

Home Lending Specialist

Kina Securities Limited T/AS Kina Bank
01.2024 - Current

Credit Analyst

I-Finance PNG Limited
08.2022 - 09.2022

Credit Officer

Teachers Savings & Loans Society Limited
01.2020 - 09.2021

Motor Vehicle Loans Officer

Nationwide Microbank Limited
05.2016 - 11.2019

Consumer Lending Specialist

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Limited
04.2010 - 04.2014

Introduction To Operational Risk Management - Risk Management

New York Institute of Finance

Various -

LinkedIn Learning

Certified Microfinance Professional - MICROFINANCE

Institute of Banking & Business Management

Train-The-Trainer (TOT) - Training And Facilitation

Institute of Banking & Business Management

Diploma of Management - Business

International Training Institute

Credit Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies - Credit Risk Management

New York Institute of Finance

Achievements

  • Branch Lending Employee of the Year Award - 2017 (Nationwide Microbank Limited)
  • Achieved the Highest Funds under Management for Consumer Loan - 2013 (Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Limited)
  • Recognized for demonstrating values of collaboration and delivering high level of customer service experience - 2009 -2010 (Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Limited)

References

Alain Boussougou - Collections & Recovery Manager
I-Finance PNG Limited
P O BOX 22 Boroko NCD
Telephone: 311 2201
Email: alboussougou@gmail.com

John Rifu - Senior Manager Prime Advisory
Kina Securities Limited T/As Kina Bank
P O BOX 1141
Telephone: +675 7091 6061
Email: John.Rifu@kinabank.com.pg

Daniel Sani - Branch Manager - Retired
Nationwide Microbank Limited
P O Box 1654, Waigani, NCD
Telephone: +675 7216 8720

James Omaro