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Business Development Officer (SME Finance)

Musa
Nairobi, KenyaPosted Jul 27, 2026
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Business Development Officer (SME Finance)

Musa Nairobi County, Kenya

Business Development Officer (SME Finance)

Musa Nairobi County, Kenya 15 hours ago 36 applicants

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About Musa

Musa helps established SMEs become funding ready and access the right finance through banks, investors and alternative lenders. We’re expanding across East Africa and looking for commercially driven people with strong SME networks.


The Role

We’re looking for a Business Development Officer to source, engage and onboard established SMEs onto the Musa platform.

This is a relationship-driven business development position for someone who enjoys meeting business owners, building trust and generating new business. You also need to be comfortable with business finance, as you will have to explain financial concepts, metrics and products to business owners. 


What You’ll Do
  • Build relationships with SME owners and relevant partners. 
  • Source and onboard quality businesses.
  • Guide businesses through the funding readiness process.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline and follow up consistently.
  • Onboard sme documents and ensure key financial metrics are understood and tracked 
  • Represent Musa at industry events and within your network.


Who We’re Looking For

You already have trusted relationships with SMEs, particularly within:

  • Agro-processing
  • Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Food Processing
  • Industrial Supply Chains


Your background may include:

  • SME Banking
  • Business Development
  • B2B Sales
  • Agribusiness
  • Manufacturing
  • Equipment Finance
  • Insurance
  • Business Advisory

2-5 years’ experience building commercial relationships is preferred.


You’ll Succeed If You
  • Have an existing SME network.
  • Enjoy meeting business owners. 
  • Have an understanding of business financing. 
  • Are confident in selling and building relationships.
  • Follow up relentlessly.
  • Want to earn based on performance.


What We Offer
  • Competitive commission structure.
  • Small retainer for facilitation purposes
  • Training in SME finance and capital solutions.
  • Career growth as Musa expands across East Africa.

To apply, send your CV and a short note explaining your SME network and the sectors where you have strong relationships.



  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Business Development and Sales

  • Industries

    Financial Services

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