Andrea Bicknell

Senior Adjudicator – Business Loans, JN Bank

With over three decades of unwavering dedication to the financial services sector, Andrea Bicknell is Senior Adjudicator, Business Loans at JN Bank, where she brings a wealth of knowledge, including credit administration, retail banking, sales and service, operations, compliance, training, project and change management.

She joined JN Bank in 2022 and has worked at other financial institutions such as VM Group and RBC Royal Bank Jamaica Limited.

Mrs Bicknell is responsible to meticulously assess credit risks associated with small and mediums enterprises (SMEs), business, and development credit transactions. She is entrusted with adjudicating loan products within the delegated limit of authority, ensuring adherence to the bank’s policies and procedures. She also plays a pivotal role in reviewing and recommending loans for approval, especially for large commercial and development loans, to the Credit Committee.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Mrs Bicknell is deeply engaged in community service and personal development initiatives. As a Justice of the Peace in St. Andrew, she upholds the principles of justice and serves her community with honour and integrity. Mrs Bicknell was a former member of Toastmasters Club, where she honed her communication and leadership skills.

She extends her expertise and guidance to aspiring youths through mentorship programmes such as Youth Upliftment Through Employment (YUTE) and Jamaica Youth Business Trust (JYBT). Her commitment to nurturing future talents reflects her passion for empowering the next generation of leaders.

Mrs Bicknell has an impressive educational background and is committed to lifelong learning. Her qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Education & Training, Leadership Development Training from Harvard Business School, an MBA in Banking and Finance, with a Merit Award from Manchester Business School, and accreditation as an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).  She is a certified change agent, equipped with the skills to drive organisational transformation and adapt to dynamic industry landscapes.