Lydia Amulen
@lydiaamulen
Experienced banker specializing in loan collections, recovery, and customer care with strong sales and compliance focus.
What I'm looking for
I’m a highly experienced banker focused on bank sales, customer care, and loan recovery. I’m committed to serving clients professionally and ethically, with strong communication skills and an ability to negotiate outcomes that keep customers on track with payment promises.
In my recent role as a Soft Collections and Recovery Officer at FINCA Bank MDI, I monitored and coordinated recovery activities for both active and written-off loans across assigned branches. I negotiated repayment of bad debts at the lowest cost to the Bank, maintained 100% compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and ensured recoveries were properly booked and reconciled. I also updated the Collections tool daily and managed monthly reporting requirements for the loans under my follow-up.
Previously, as an Account Relationship Officer, I marketed FINCA products and services, grew deposits and the loan portfolio value in Masaka in line with set targets, and prepared detailed loan applications aligned with credit policy. As a Credit Officer at Private Sector Platinum Credit Limited, I collected and reviewed loan applications, performed professional financial analysis and credit reviews, and exceeded sales goals—supported by training such as Certificate of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing Terrorism (AMLCFT), Emotional Intelligence, and Information Security Awareness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Collections and Recovery Officer
FINCA Bank MDI
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Monitored and coordinated recovery activities for active and written-off loans across assigned FINCA branches, ensuring escalation processes and recovery documentation were completed and filed. Negotiated payment arrangements, maintained 100% compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and produced monthly reporting while ensuring recoveries were booked and reconciled.
Account Relationship Officer (ARO)
FINCA Bank MDI
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Marketed FINCA products and services, identified potential customers, and implemented strategies for customer acquisition and retention aligned to branch strategy and credit policy. Grew deposits and the loan portfolio value against targets, appraised and monitored loan facilities, followed up on collections, and organized client sensitization seminars.
Credit Officer
Platinum Credit Limited
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Collected and reviewed loan applications, communicated with clients to understand their financial situation and requirements, and completed financial analysis and credit reviews. Managed client accounts and confidential records, organized promotional events, and exceeded sales goals while delivering strong customer service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kyambogo University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2012 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Arts in Economics from Kyambogo University from 2012 to 2015.
Simpson High School
UACE, UACE
2010 - 2011
Completed UACE studies at Simpson High School from 2010 to 2011.
St. Monica SSS
UCE, UCE
2006 - 2009
Completed UCE studies at St. Monica SSS from 2006 to 2009.
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