Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 01 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer the Head of Coverage will be responsible for coordinating the strategic development & execution of the business plan for the coverage department and is ultimately accountable for the portfolio and primarily responsible for identifying and developing profitable and quality business commensurate with risk appetite guidelines.
LOCATION: Kampala

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Define strategic objectives for Coverage of the department for inclusion in the CIB’s strategic plan & budget.
• Define performance objectives/standards for the Coverage function and team members in line with the Bank’s overall business plan.
• Lead and supervise a team of Relationship Managers assigned to drive business growth, relationship management and product management across the different sectors.
• Drive financial performance through sectors and Transactional Banking to achieve Budget for the department.
• Understand corporate banking products and leverage the knowledge to drive business across diverse customer bases including local corporates, multinational companies, development organisations, and Government and Financial institutions.
• Monitor market trends/funding requirements and drive the development of products that are in line with the strategy of Corporate and Institutional Banking.
• Manage the Corporate Banking asset portfolio to protect the Bank from loss and maximise returns in a manner consistent with business strategy.
• Put in place suitable monitoring and control procedures in line with set guidelines and credit policy.
• Enforce a culture of monitoring to ensure the quality of assets is within the target segment and minimise non-performing assets by taking the earliest corrective measures to avoid instances of bad debts.
• Together with the Head of Marketing and other stakeholders contribute to building and strengthening the bank’s brand and create visibility and relevance in the market.
• Present Papers to the board for approval of entry into new businesses, sector performance and make recommendations to overall bank strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• University graduate (Hons).
• An MBA or graduate studies will be an added advantage
• Credit analysis Certification training
• Advanced Leadership Training
• At least 8 years of working experience in Banking with at least 6 years’ experience in Corporate Banking environment
• 5 Years’ Experience in Managing People
• Strong Relationship management skills and Corporate Banking Product knowledge
• Strategic vision and foresight
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Outgoing, self-motivated, assertive, and proactive
• A good team player able to work under minimum supervision- Self-drive and initiative.
• Excellent communications and engagement skills
• Strong attention to detail and personal effectiveness
• High-level of integrity and strong entrepreneurial skills
• Strong skills at relationship building.
• Self-starter and excellent in sales management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and coach staff.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), by close of business on Friday 10th May 2024 to the email address indicated below;
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com 
dfcu Bank is committed to give equal opportunities in employment and aims to ensure that it does not discriminate against gender or race. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted through +256 312 300391.
Disclaimer: dfcu Bank does not solicit/accept payment in cash/kind from prospective candidates in exchange for shortlisting or job placement. Any candidate who engages in this kind of transaction is aiding and abetting fraud and will be automatically disqualified.

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