Anything but ordinary
Aune Nalweendo Hamukonda shed some light on her efforts to help young entrepreneurs access financing and realise their dreams.
As the manager of credit and sales at Bank Windhoek's Emerging Small and Medium Enterprises, Aune Nalweendo Hamukonda brings a knowledge of commerce, banking and marketing to the position.
“My banking career started in 2000 as credit officer at City Saving and Investment Bank. Shortly after I moved to First National Bank (FNB) in the same position.
“In 2003, I joined the Small Business Credit Guarantee Trust (SBCGT) as a risk analyst, where I spent five years, after which I joined Bank Windhoek in 2008 as a sales and credit consultant. In 2013 I was promoted to credit and sales manager, the position in which I'm currently serving,” she said.
Hamukonda's responsibilities include analysing applications for loans and finding out the risk when it comes to giving a client a loan. The client's business concept is of utmost importance and Hamukonda must ensure she is well-informed about their plans and what will best suit them.
Education
Hamukonda obtained her first degree (in banking) from the Cyprus Institute of Marketing and also has an honours degree in accounting from the University of Namibia (Unam).
Hamukonda does a lot of thorough research before considering a certain client as worthy of a loan. She diligently works through financial information, as well as the business plan, to make sure it is put together well, with the market research also completed.
Hamukonda believes that Bank Windhoek shares her philosophy of connecting and working with their clients, and ensuring great results and long-lasting partnerships.
Being inquisitive and very analytical are some of the traits one should possess when being a loan consultant.
“Financing a business (especially start-ups) that perform well, and seeing them grow from a small enterprise into a sustainable business, always makes me feel proud.”
“My banking career started in 2000 as credit officer at City Saving and Investment Bank. Shortly after I moved to First National Bank (FNB) in the same position.
“In 2003, I joined the Small Business Credit Guarantee Trust (SBCGT) as a risk analyst, where I spent five years, after which I joined Bank Windhoek in 2008 as a sales and credit consultant. In 2013 I was promoted to credit and sales manager, the position in which I'm currently serving,” she said.
Hamukonda's responsibilities include analysing applications for loans and finding out the risk when it comes to giving a client a loan. The client's business concept is of utmost importance and Hamukonda must ensure she is well-informed about their plans and what will best suit them.
Education
Hamukonda obtained her first degree (in banking) from the Cyprus Institute of Marketing and also has an honours degree in accounting from the University of Namibia (Unam).
Hamukonda does a lot of thorough research before considering a certain client as worthy of a loan. She diligently works through financial information, as well as the business plan, to make sure it is put together well, with the market research also completed.
Hamukonda believes that Bank Windhoek shares her philosophy of connecting and working with their clients, and ensuring great results and long-lasting partnerships.
Being inquisitive and very analytical are some of the traits one should possess when being a loan consultant.
“Financing a business (especially start-ups) that perform well, and seeing them grow from a small enterprise into a sustainable business, always makes me feel proud.”
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