Background

BPN stands for Business Professionals Network. It is a Swiss non-profit organization that strives to support the development of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), in order to create jobs and fight poverty. BPN provides coaching, capacity building as well as networking opportunities to SMEs so they can grow their businesses sustainably.

Role Overview

The Credit/Access to Finance Officer is responsible for evaluating and facilitating financial access opportunities for qualified entrepreneurs, in alignment with the organization’s non-financial support framework. This role includes assessing the financial capacity and creditworthiness of entrepreneurs, guiding them through the financial process, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry best practices. The ultimate goal is to support business growth and sustainability through responsible financial access.

• Evaluating and facilitating financial access opportunities for qualified entrepreneurs.
• Assessing the financial capacity and creditworthiness of entrepreneurs.
• Guiding entrepreneurs through the financial process.
• Managing risks associated with financial access.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry best practices.
• Supporting business growth and sustainability through responsible financial access.

• Financial assessment
• Creditworthiness evaluation
• Risk management
• Compliance with policies and best practices
• Guidance and support for entrepreneurs

• Alignment with the organization’s non-financial support framework.
• Understanding of internal policies and industry best practices.