Organisation
Crystal Bank is one of the leading financial inclusion banks in Georgia. It manages a loan portfolio of more than GEL 600 million, employing up to 1,000 members of staff, operating through 48 branches and serving more than 100,000 unique customers across Georgia.
Crystal acts as a platform for economic development for micro and small entrepreneurs as well as farmers providing them with innovative financial products and value-added services.
Our commitment to ending endemic poverty in Georgia and protecting our natural environment is integrated directly into our corporate strategy through the pursuit of a Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet and Profit.
Crystal’s institutional shareholders are Incofin IM and Developing World Markets. The Company enjoys a longstanding relationship with more than 25+ lenders (MIVs, IFIs, DFIs and Georgian commercial banks). Crystal, as the first Fitch-rated non-banking financial institution in the region, is an active participant at the Georgia’s fixed-income market.
For more information, please visit: https://ir.crystal.ge/
Future Plans
Crystal has obtained a micro bank license in February 2025. Obtaining the banking license allows the bank to be to offer a unique set of banking products and services which were not available when Crystal was a micro finance organization. Our new banking license will allow the company to continue on its growth path, expand services for current customers and focus on the emerging market of micro, small enterprises and farmers.
Bank transformation requires us revamping the major systems and policies, replacement of core banking system and strengthening Crystal’s overall corporate governance, bringing it in compliance with the National Bank of Georgia’s Corporate Governance Code for Commercial Banks and the best international practices.
Having decided to strengthen the independence and diversity of the Supervisory Board, we are looking for new independent members.
Candidates
Crystal is seeking for exceptional and experienced individuals, who can bring to the bank leadership, vision, know-how and the experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Banking business development strategy with an emphasis on retail and MSMEs Risk governance, including risk strategies, risk appetite and capital allocation
- Financial Technology and Digital Transformation
- Remuneration Systems and talent development strategy
- Corporate Governance, capital markets, legal and compliance
The new members are expected to bring the experience from diverse set of financial institutions and markets. They would ideally have solid background in dealing with regulators, decision-makers, DFIs, IFIs, and private equity. We would welcome candidates who can demonstrate knowledge and experience of Georgia or the region as well as a passion for and expertise in sustainable finance, triple bottom-line and ESG standards.
Candidates will be selected by Crystal’s Recruitment Committee on the basis of the following criteria:
- Industry experience
- Technical skills
- Governance competencies
- Behavioural competencies
All new members should satisfy independence criteria set by the National Bank of Georgia’s Corporate Governance Code for Commercial Banks.
Terms of Appointment
The term of appointment is 4 years. Some of new members are expected to assume the role of a Chair of Supervisory Board Committee and the role of the Chair of the Supervisory Board, which will require substantial effort and time commitment. We estimate new members to spend up to 30+ days per annum. This time will be split between SB meetings, committee meetings and alignment calls. In case of overseas members, we anticipate travel to Georgia twice a year for in country Supervisory Board meetings, meeting staff and spending time with Senior management.
Applications and Contact Information
Interested candidates are welcome to contact Nino Metreveli, Corporate Secretary at n.metreveli@crystal.ge for any questions or submission of applications. The application should include candidate’s brief motivation letter and resume. The deadline for applications is 17 November 2025.