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Job Title:  Regional Enterprise Portfolio Manager (5 Vacancies)   

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station:  Metro, Central, Eastern, Western, and Northern Regions, Uganda

Reports to: Head Enterprise Banking

About US:

DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Head, Enterprise Banking the Regional Enterprise Portfolio Manager will be responsible for driving regional business growth within the enterprise banking Segment. The role involves analysing regional opportunities, maximising ecosystem potential according to sectors, facilitating sales enhancements, developing product mixes for the region, maintaining a good portfolio quality, and overseeing the sales performance of Business Bankers against established targets. The primary objective is to contribute to the overall expansion and success of the enterprise banking segment by strategically identifying and capitalising on growth opportunities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess regional opportunities to drive business growth within enterprise banking, WIB, Investment Clubs & SACCOs, Agric and the bank’s Focus Sectors.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to expand the bank’s presence in the regions.
• Maximize opportunities within the ecosystem, aligning strategies within the bank’s focus sectors.
• Foster collaborations and partnerships that enhance the bank’s position in the enterprise banking segment for the region.
• Work closely with Business Bankers to enhance sales strategies and methodologies.
• Provide guidance and support to Business Bankers to achieve and exceed set targets.
• Carry out sales visits to existing & potential top regional clients, identify sales leads and deal closure for all opportunities identified in the region.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to contribute to the development of a diversified and competitive product mix with focus on regional requirements.
• Collaborate with product development teams to introduce innovative solutions tailored to enterprise clients in the region.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Business Bankers against sales targets.
• Implement corrective actions and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and goal attainment.
• Conduct regular sales meetings to address goals and progress to date and a review of individual performance.
• Conduct thorough market analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats for the region.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on market intelligence.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a representative of the bank at events and forums that Focus on Enterprise Banking.
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with the overall objectives of the enterprise banking segment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of strategies.
• Enhance training on customer service and selling skills among Business Bankers & Branch network.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the DFCU Bank job must hold a Business degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, management.
• Possession of a Certified banking qualification or master’s degree in a relevant field would be an added advantage.
• Relevant training in business growth in the financial services sector
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Banking or a similar environment of which 3 must be in a Sales, Schemes and People management function.
• Must have critical thinking, analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have an in-depth understanding of Enterprise Banking product features, pricing, benefits, positioning, design, and promotions.
• Advanced, computer literacy, numerical skills, and statistical skills.
• Interpersonal relationship skills, Assertive, “self-starter” personality that is energetic and a natural net worker.

How to Apply:

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), to the email address indicated below.

Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 24th May 2024

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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